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Thales Provides French Army With Hybrid Communication Kits

The French Army is set to receive hybrid communication kits from Thales, under a new contract that enhances tactical connectivity across multiple battlefield domains. These systems are part of...

April 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

Sweden Orders C-390 Tactical Airlifters From Embraer

The Swedish Air Force has confirmed the acquisition of four C-390 Millennium tactical airlifters from Brazil’s Embraer Aerospace, supporting both domestic and expeditionary missions. Final assembly will occur in...

April 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Germany Acquires Unmanned Bomb Disposal Robots From AeroVironment

The German Armed Forces have awarded AeroVironment a contract to supply advanced Telemax HT300 unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD). The agreement includes 41 large-class EOD...

April 2, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Thales Unveils Panoramic NVG Binocular for Elite Military Units

Thales has introduced a next-generation panoramic night vision goggle (NVG), providing soldiers with a significantly expanded peripheral view without necessitating frequent head movement. Displayed during a special operations technology...

April 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Hyundai Launches Second Corvette for Philippine Navy

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), the second guided-missile corvette of the Miguel Malvar-class being built for the Philippine Navy. The launch event took...

April 2, 2025
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Land Platforms

Saab Secures Latvian Contract for RBS 70 NG Air Defense System

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Saab for the delivery of the RBS 70 NG short-range air defense system, part of efforts to strengthen national...

USMC Receives First ViDAR Sensors for Surveillance Drones from Shield AI

Shield AI has delivered its first ViDAR optical sensor systems to the U.S. Marine Corps, marking a critical deployment of artificial intelligence-driven surveillance tools for unmanned aerial systems. ViDAR...

GE to Supply Cutting-Edge Avionics for New US Assault Helicopter

Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. This milestone follows the Army’s Milestone B decision in August 2024, propelling the platform into its engineering and manufacturing development phase...

April 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Clears Philippines Fighter Jet Purchase Worth $5.58 Billion

In the context of intensifying maritime tensions with China, the U.S. State Department has approved a $5.58 billion arms package that would supply the Philippines with 20 F-16 multirole...

April 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

Poland Signs $2 Billion Air Defense Deal With US

In a major boost to its air defense posture, Poland has finalized a nearly $2 billion agreement with the United States to enhance the capabilities of its Patriot missile...