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Thailand’s Stryker Vehicles to Be Upgraded With Leonardo DRS BMS

Leonardo DRS has received a contract worth over $7 million to outfit the Royal Thai Army’s Stryker 8×8 armored vehicles with advanced battle management systems. The package includes the...

February 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Elistair Chosen to Provide Tethered Mini UAV for Defense Partner

Elistair has secured a €3 million ($3.1 million) deal to supply its Kronos tethered drone system to a partner military force. The contract includes the drone-in-a-box system, training, spare...

February 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Acquires Teledyne’s Gavia Underwater Drones for Naval Use

Sweden has signed a contract with Teledyne Marine to procure Gavia autonomous underwater vehicles for mine detection and seabed mapping missions. Valued at 190 million SEK ($17 million), the...

February 13, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Milrem Robotics Set to Reveal Advanced 8×8 Unmanned Combat Vehicle

Estonia’s Milrem Robotics is set to unveil its new HAVOC 8×8 Robotic Combat Vehicle at IDEX 2025 in the UAE. Described as a next-gen hybrid unmanned ground platform, HAVOC...

February 13, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment
R&D

UK’s New Electronic Warfare Suite Enters Final Testing for Royal Navy

The Royal Navy’s cutting-edge Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integrated Capability (MEWSIC) has completed production of its first unit and is now in the final phase of testing and enhancement....

February 12, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Rauma Delivers First Hull of Finland’s Pohjanmaa-Class Corvette

Rauma Marine Constructions has finished building the hull of Finland’s first Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette. The ship will now undergo outfitting in Satakunta, southern Finland, ahead of its formal commissioning...

February 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Iran Debuts Enhanced Bavar-373 Air Defense System During Military Exercises

Iran has presented an enhanced version of its domestically produced Bavar-373 surface-to-air missile system during the “Eqtedar” military exercises held in Isfahan province. The latest variant features an integrated...

Netherlands Becomes Launch Customer for Pilatus PC-7 MKX Training Aircraft

The Netherlands has inked a deal with Pilatus to acquire the first units of the newly launched PC-7 MKX flight training system. The contract includes eight aircraft, four simulators,...

February 11, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Norway Takes Delivery of Acoustic Minesweeping Systems from Patria

The Royal Norwegian Navy has completed its acquisition of Patria’s SONAC ACS acoustic minesweeping systems, fulfilling a 2021 contract. The initial batch was delivered in early 2024, with the...

February 11, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

France Commissions KNDS and Safran to Develop Next-Gen Robotic Combat Platform

The French defense procurement agency (DGA) has signed a long-term agreement with KNDS France and Safran Electronics & Defense to research and develop future robotic land warfare capabilities. Known...