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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 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Danish Home Guard Receives Short Takeoff Recon Aircraft

Denmark’s Home Guard has received two De Havilland Twin Otter short takeoff and landing aircraft under an eight-year lease to enhance its defense and police support capabilities. Configured for...

February 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation
R&D

CAE to Build Advanced Training Program for Canada’s Future Fighter Pilots

The Canadian government has selected CAE to design and implement the Future Fighter Lead-in Training (FFLIT) program for the Royal Canadian Air Force. The initiative aims to prepare pilots...

BAE Contracts Saab for Universal Weapon Systems on CV90 Fleet

Saab has secured a contract valued at 700 million SEK ($63 million) from BAE Systems Hägglunds to provide the Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System (UTAAS) for the CV90 infantry...

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 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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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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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...

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 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...