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February 11, 2025
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Rheinmetall Secures Record-Breaking German Contract for Soldier Systems

Germany’s defense procurement agency has granted Rheinmetall a follow-on framework contract worth up to 3.1 billion euros ($3.2 billion) to supply advanced soldier systems. The agreement includes the production...

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...

February 11, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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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 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Australia Prepares for Delivery of Third MQ-4C Triton Surveillance Drone

Northrop Grumman has successfully concluded trials for Australia’s third MQ-4C Triton drone at its California facility, marking a major milestone toward its delivery. The drone will next be flown...

February 10, 2025
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Land Platforms
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French Army Set to Receive 530 New Serval Armored Vehicles

France has finalized a contract to procure 530 Serval 4×4 lightweight multirole armored vehicles for its army as part of the SCORPION modernization effort. Announced by Armed Forces Minister...

February 10, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Boeing Unveils Germany’s First P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Boeing has presented the first of eight P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft ordered by Germany at its Seattle production facility. Scheduled for delivery by August 2025, this aircraft is...

February 7, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Greece Launches $212M Project for Advanced Military Combat Uniforms

Greece has introduced a high-tech military uniform for its armed forces, featuring innovations such as biometric sensors, improved helmets, body armor, and ergonomically designed boots and garments. The new...

February 7, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

UK Repurposes Tornado Jet Parts for 3D Printing of Future Fighter Engines

The UK is recycling components from retired RAF Tornado jets to support next-generation aircraft development. Titanium-rich parts like compressor blades have been processed and 3D-printed into new elements, including...

OSI to Supply Navigation Tech for Portugal’s Upcoming Castelo-Class Patrol Vessels

OSI Maritime Systems has secured a contract to deliver navigation systems for six upcoming Viana do Castelo-class offshore patrol vessels in the Portuguese Navy. Under the agreement, the company...

February 7, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Russia’s Army Acquires New BMP-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicles From Rostec

Rostec has handed over its initial 2025 shipment of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles to the Russian Armed Forces. The delivery came after successful demonstrations and technical evaluations confirming the...