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March 24, 2025
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Land Platforms

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 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

Trump Announces Boeing as Winner of F-47 Next-Gen Fighter Program

Former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that Boeing has secured the contract to build the Air Force’s upcoming stealth fighter, which he referred to as the F-47. Trump described...

March 21, 2025
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Naval Platforms

EDGE and CMN NAVAL Form New Partnership to Build Warships

The UAE’s EDGE Group and French shipbuilder CMN NAVAL have formed a new joint venture named AD NAVAL in Abu Dhabi to produce naval vessels. With a backlog of...

Rafael and Elbit Join Forces to Equip NATO Frigates With EW Defense Systems

Israeli defense companies Rafael and Elbit Systems have joined forces to supply a comprehensive electronic warfare (EW) self-defense system for frigates operated by European NATO members. The solution merges...

March 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

KBR Secures $229 Million Contract to Support CH-47 Chinook Upgrades

KBR has landed a $229 million contract to evaluate and develop potential upgrades for the CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter. The company will focus on improving the aircraft’s reliability, availability,...

March 20, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Dutch Orka Submarines to Receive State-of-the-Art Sonar from Thales

Thales has partnered with Naval Group to provide next-generation sonar systems for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s upcoming Orka-class submarines, set to replace the current Walrus-class fleet. These advanced sonar...

March 20, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Coast Guard Takes Delivery of 59th Sentinel-Class Cutter from Bollinger

Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the 59th Sentinel-class fast response cutter, the USCGC Earl Cunningham (WPC-1159), to the US Coast Guard. This delivery is part of a program initiated in...

March 20, 2025
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Training and Simulation

BANC3 Introduces Cutting-Edge XR Training Platform for USAF

Defense contractor BANC3 Inc., based in Princeton, has developed a sophisticated extended reality (XR) training platform tailored for the US Air Force Special Operations Command. The system incorporates cutting-edge...

March 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Colombian Navy Selects BAE Systems’ Bofors 40 Mk4 Naval Gun

BAE Systems has secured a contract from Damen Naval to deliver a Bofors 40 Mk4 naval gun system for the Colombian Navy’s PES-class frigate, with installation expected by 2029....

March 19, 2025
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Air Platforms

Kongsberg Deploys ARVAKER I Satellite to Enhance Ocean Monitoring Capabilities

Kongsberg has successfully launched its ARVAKER I microsatellite, designed to support maritime surveillance under a five-year contract with the Norwegian Armed Forces. The satellite was sent into orbit aboard...