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March 24, 2025
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Australia Receives Its First HIMARS System from the United States

Australia has officially received its first M142 HIMARS under a foreign military sale agreement with the U.S., marking a significant step in strengthening the nation’s long-range strike capabilities. The...

March 24, 2025
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Australia Acquires Combat-Proven Long-Range Missiles from the US

Australia’s army has received its initial delivery of the HIMARS long-range rocket launcher, considered a “game changer” in modern warfare. Prompted by the country’s 2023 defense review, which emphasized...

March 19, 2025
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Saab and Swedish Authorities Launch Rapidly-Developed Anti-Drone System

Saab, in partnership with the Swedish Air Force and other national defense entities, has introduced “Loke,” a mobile counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) developed in just 84 days. The system...

March 18, 2025
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EDA Unveils Adaptive Camouflage Technology for Ground Forces

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has completed the initial phase of its ASCALS program, aimed at developing smart camouflage for military ground systems. The nearly two-year, €1.3 million ($1.42...

March 17, 2025
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MilDef to Equip BAE’s CV90 Armored Vehicles With Cybersecurity Modules

Swedish firm MilDef has secured a 40 million SEK ($3.9 million) contract to supply cybersecurity systems for BAE Systems Hägglunds’ CV90 tracked combat vehicles. The hardware package aims to...

March 17, 2025
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UK Royal Marines Get Upgraded Snowmobiles for Arctic Operations

The Royal Marines Commandos have added 159 Lynx Brutal Over Snow Reconnaissance Vehicles to enhance their Arctic warfare capabilities. These new snowmobiles will support missions such as raiding, reconnaissance,...

March 17, 2025
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Indian Military Tests ‘VEER’ Electric Stealth All-Terrain Vehicle

India’s electric tactical all-terrain vehicle (E-TATV), named VEER, has completed its first round of military trials to evaluate its defense applications. The testing follows the vehicle’s selection — and...

March 13, 2025
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Bulgaria Considers French Caesar Howitzers to Replace Outdated Soviet Artillery

Bulgaria is evaluating the Caesar 155mm self-propelled howitzer from France as a potential replacement for its Soviet-made 122mm 2S1 “Gvozdika” artillery. The Caesar is one of two options under...

March 12, 2025
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Russia to Deliver New Powerplants for India’s Aging T-72 Tank Fleet

India’s Ministry of Defence has signed a $248-million agreement with Russia’s Rosoboronexport to upgrade its T-72 Ural tanks with advanced engines. The deal involves supplying 1,000-horsepower engines to replace...

March 10, 2025
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Textron Selected for US Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle Development Program

Textron Systems has reportedly been selected to build the US Army’s first Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV), edging out proposals from General Dynamics, McQ, and Oshkosh Defense. Sources revealed that...