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February 19, 2025
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Land Platforms

UAE-Based Company Reveals ‘Magnus’ Hybrid All-Terrain Military Vehicle

UAE-based firm Eneron has unveiled the “Magnus,” a high-tech hybrid off-road military vehicle built for border security and fast-response missions. The vehicle features composite side panels for level 2...

February 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Vegvisir Introduces Virtual Reality Command System for Military Use

Defense startup Vegvisir, based in Estonia and Croatia, has launched its new Virtual Command Station at IDEX 2025 in the UAE. The lightweight, rapidly deployable command and control solution...

February 18, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Rheinmetall Selected to Deliver C-390 Simulator Systems for Dutch Air Force

Rheinmetall has secured a contract from Embraer to deliver flight training simulators for the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s C-390 transport aircraft. The package includes a Full Flight and Mission...

February 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Saab to Debut New Coastal Surveillance Radar at IDEX 2025

Saab will introduce its Coast Control Radar at the IDEX defense exhibition in the UAE. This software-defined radar system is tailored to safeguard coastal waters and maritime routes, with...

February 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Italy Receives First AW249 Phoenix Combat Helicopters for Its Army

Italy has begun acquiring its first AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) attack helicopters from Leonardo as part of efforts to upgrade the army’s rotary-wing fleet. Initially announced in 2017, the modernization...

February 17, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

US and Poland Finalize $1.4B Air Defense Contracts With Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman has been awarded two contracts totaling $1.4 billion to deliver air and missile defense systems for the US and Poland. One of the deals, worth $481 million...

February 14, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

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 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation

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...

February 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

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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Combat Service and Support Equipment

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...