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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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Land Platforms

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...

February 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

UK Repurposes Tornado Jet Parts for 3D Printing of Future Fighter Engines

The UK is recycling components from retired RAF Tornado jets to support next-generation aircraft development. Titanium-rich parts like compressor blades have been processed and 3D-printed into new elements, including...

February 7, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Greece Launches $212M Project for Advanced Military Combat Uniforms

Greece has introduced a high-tech military uniform for its armed forces, featuring innovations such as biometric sensors, improved helmets, body armor, and ergonomically designed boots and garments. The new...

February 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

Pentagon Awards Oshkosh Contract for US Army Multi-Truck Procurement

The US Department of Defense has awarded several contracts to Oshkosh Defense to deliver a variety of military trucks to the US Army. Valued at approximately $214.8 million, the...

February 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Morocco Takes Delivery of Its First Bayraktar Akinci Drones From Turkey

Morocco has officially received its first Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey under a defense deal reportedly finalized in 2023. The milestone was confirmed by Forum FAR Maroc, a semi-official...

February 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

Sweden Purchases Mk82 Bombs From Rheinmetall for Gripen Fleet

Sweden has signed a contract with Rheinmetall to supply Mk82 bombs for its Jas 39 Gripen fighter aircraft, aiming to strengthen the Air Force’s ground attack capabilities. Valued at...

February 4, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Instro Receives Additional $20 Million Contract for UK Military Night Vision Systems

Instro Precision Technologies has landed a £16-million ($20 million) contract to supply additional XACT nv33 night vision goggles to the British military. The deal follows the delivery of 3,500...