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April 3, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Polaris Launches New Snowmobiles Tailored for Arctic Warfare

Polaris Government and Defense has expanded its cold-weather vehicle lineup with two next-generation military snowmobiles, engineered for patrol, reconnaissance, and logistics in subzero environments. The flagship, the Military 850...

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Thales Provides French Army With Hybrid Communication Kits

The French Army is set to receive hybrid communication kits from Thales, under a new contract that enhances tactical connectivity across multiple battlefield domains. These systems are part of...

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April 3, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Orders C-390 Tactical Airlifters From Embraer

The Swedish Air Force has confirmed the acquisition of four C-390 Millennium tactical airlifters from Brazil’s Embraer Aerospace, supporting both domestic and expeditionary missions. Final assembly will occur in...

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Germany Acquires Unmanned Bomb Disposal Robots From AeroVironment

The German Armed Forces have awarded AeroVironment a contract to supply advanced Telemax HT300 unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD). The agreement includes 41 large-class EOD...

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April 2, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Thales Unveils Panoramic NVG Binocular for Elite Military Units

Thales has introduced a next-generation panoramic night vision goggle (NVG), providing soldiers with a significantly expanded peripheral view without necessitating frequent head movement. Displayed during a special operations technology...

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Hyundai Launches Second Corvette for Philippine Navy

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), the second guided-missile corvette of the Miguel Malvar-class being built for the Philippine Navy. The launch event took...

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Saab Secures Latvian Contract for RBS 70 NG Air Defense System

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Saab for the delivery of the RBS 70 NG short-range air defense system, part of efforts to strengthen national...

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USMC Receives First ViDAR Sensors for Surveillance Drones from Shield AI

Shield AI has delivered its first ViDAR optical sensor systems to the U.S. Marine Corps, marking a critical deployment of artificial intelligence-driven surveillance tools for unmanned aerial systems. ViDAR...

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GE to Supply Cutting-Edge Avionics for New US Assault Helicopter

Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. This milestone follows the Army’s Milestone B decision in August 2024, propelling the platform into its engineering and manufacturing development phase...

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April 2, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Clears Philippines Fighter Jet Purchase Worth $5.58 Billion

In the context of intensifying maritime tensions with China, the U.S. State Department has approved a $5.58 billion arms package that would supply the Philippines with 20 F-16 multirole...

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