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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth vowed to obliterate Iran's Navy and missile program to ensure Tehran never possesses nuclear weapons, following a joint operation with Israel.

The article examines the future of Western military support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia and highlights the challenges and changes in both Western aid and Ukraine's domestic military production.

A Ukrainian arms factory, Ukrspecsystems, is starting production in the UK, aiming to enhance military technology collaboration.

A drone strike targeted the Votkinsk Machine Building Plant in the Udmurt Republic of Russia, a key facility for missile production, including weapons used in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Poland plans to resume the production of controversial landmines, reversing its previous commitment to not use or produce them due to new threats from the east.

Canada has unveiled a new strategy for its defense industry aimed at boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on U.S. weapons systems and supplies.

Belarus is set to begin serial production of a new firearm intended for the military and state security structures.

Ukraine and France have entered into a Letter of Intent to collaborate on joint weapon production, focusing on advanced defense technologies.

Ukraine is set to begin drone production in Germany as part of a broader strategy to export weapons and manage surplus.

Ukraine has sanctioned a number of individuals and companies involved in supporting Russia's weapons production and sanctions evasion efforts, following a recent wave of Russian attacks on Ukrainian territory.

President Trump has signed an executive order that prioritizes foreign weapons sales to allies aligned with U.S. national security priorities while safeguarding American weapons production capacity.

Greek authorities have dismantled a major organized crime ring specializing in the production and distribution of illegal cigarettes, resulting in the arrest of 25 individuals and the seizure of weapons, vehicles, cash, and mobile phones.

Zagreb police conducted a criminal investigation into a man suspected of illegal drug production and possession of weapons and explosives, finding evidence of psilocybin mushroom cultivation in his apartment.

Zagreb police conducted a criminal investigation into a 45-year-old suspect linked to the unauthorized production and trafficking of drugs and possession of weapons, which led to the discovery of a drug laboratory with hallucinogenic mushrooms in his Črnomerec apartment.

Zagreb police discovered an improvised drug laboratory and narcotics in the apartment of a 45-year-old man in Črnomerec, who is now under investigation for unauthorized drug production and possession of weapons.

The article argues that European countries should collaborate on arms production instead of working in isolation to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.

Former President Trump is advocating for increased authority to compel firearms manufacturers to ramp up production of underperforming weapons.

Ukroboronprom, Ukraine's largest state-owned defense company, reported a 1.5-fold increase in weapons production year-on-year as of January 8.

The article discusses Ukraine's significant investment in weapon procurement, which has reached nearly one trillion hryvnias this year, and raises questions about the country's capacity for domestic military production in the future.

The article discusses the criticisms of enhancing the European defense industry, arguing that military production does not inherently lead to war, as emphasized by Margaret Thatcher.

The article discusses the rapid expansion of Czech arms manufacturer Michal Strnad's empire, particularly highlighting the mass production of ammunition for Ukraine in Serbia.

A young Czech billionaire is building a military empire with significant ammunition production in Serbia, which plays a crucial role in his business expansion.