January, 2025 - globaldefencemagazine.com

BlueHalo has been tasked with providing electronic warfare sensors for drones used by the US Navy and Special Operations Command.

BlueHalo has been awarded a $49.9 million contract by the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific to supply electronic warfare (EW) sensors for drones used by the US Navy and...

January 9, 2025
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Poland has signed a deal with GE Aerospace to supply engines for its AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters.

Poland has purchased 210 T700 engines from GE Aerospace to power its fleet of 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters ordered in August 2024. The agreement includes maintenance and overhaul...

January 9, 2025
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The Italian Army has placed an order for 76 medium armored vehicles to bolster its ground forces.

Italy’s Ministry of Defense has signed a deal with the Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) to supply 76 Medium Armored Combat Vehicles (VBMs). The order includes 60 standard combat units...

January 8, 2025
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Textron Systems has delivered its MK 4.8 HQ Aerosonde drone to the US Army for operational deployment.

Textron Systems has delivered its MK 4.8 Hybrid Quad Aerosonde drone to the US Army under the Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems program. The transfer was completed through the...

Ukraine has placed an order for Rheinmetall-manufactured ammunition to support its Gepard anti-aircraft systems.

Ukraine has ordered 180,000 rounds of 35mm High Explosive Incendiary-Tracer (HEI-T) ammunition from Rheinmetall for its Gepard air defense systems. Funded by Germany, the contract aims to enhance Ukraine’s...

January 8, 2025
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A California-based startup has landed a $100 million contract to supply drones to the US Air Force.

Firestorm Labs, a startup based in California, has been awarded a $100 million contract by the US Air Force to supply small unmanned aerial systems. The agreement includes delivery...

January 7, 2025
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Russia Takes Delivery of Upgraded T-90M and T-72M Main Battle Tanks

Russia’s Uralvagonzavod has supplied new batches of upgraded T-90M and T-72B3M main battle tanks to its armed forces to compensate for frontline losses. The latest variants come with over...

January 7, 2025
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Turkey Launches Construction of Three Homegrown Naval Warships

The Turkish Navy has officially commenced the construction of three indigenous warships: the MILDEN submarine, the MUGEM aircraft carrier, and the TF-2000 class destroyer. A ceremonial first weld was...

January 7, 2025
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Pakistan Navy Receives Fourth Yarmook-Class Patrol Vessel From Damen

Damen Shipyards has handed over the PNS Yamama, the fourth Yarmook-class offshore patrol vessel, to the Pakistan Navy during a ceremony in Constanta, Romania. The project, initiated in 2020,...

January 7, 2025
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Lithuania Orders US-Made Tactical Radios and Switchblade Loitering Munitions

Lithuania has finalized deals with US companies for the delivery of Switchblade 600 drones and L3Harris manpack communication radios. The contracts are valued at $7.8 million and $25 million...