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February 11, 2025
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Airbus Finalizes NH90 Caïman Helicopter Delivery to French Ground Forces

France has received the last NH90 Caïman tactical transport helicopter from Airbus, wrapping up a long-term rotorcraft acquisition for the French Army. This final delivery completes a batch of...

February 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

Latvia Purchases Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles for Ukraine’s Forces

Latvia has acquired an undisclosed number of Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers for donation to the Ukrainian military. Deliveries are set to commence later in the year. Riga emphasized...

February 10, 2025
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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 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

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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Unmanned Systems

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 7, 2025
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Germany Receives Skyranger 30 Prototype From Rheinmetall for Evaluation

Germany has received its first Boxer Skyranger 30 air defense vehicle from Rheinmetall, marking the handover of a verification unit intended for testing and crew training. This delivery precedes...

February 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Approves $304M Long-Range Radar Equipment Sale to Egypt

The US State Department has greenlit a $304-million foreign military sale to Egypt for AN/TPS-78 long-range radar systems. Alongside the radar units, Cairo will receive KIV-78 encryption devices, GPS...

February 7, 2025
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Land Platforms

US Army Orders Additional Infantry Squad Vehicles From GM Defense

GM Defense has been awarded a $44.8-million contract to supply Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISVs) to the US Army. The firm-fixed-price agreement does not specify the number of vehicles, with...

February 7, 2025
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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...

February 7, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

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...