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January 9, 2025
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Land Platforms

The Italian Army has placed an order for 76 medium armored vehicles to bolster its ground forces.

Italy’s Ministry of Defense has signed a deal with the Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) to supply 76 Medium Armored Combat Vehicles (VBMs). The order includes 60 standard combat units...

January 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Textron Systems has delivered its MK 4.8 HQ Aerosonde drone to the US Army for operational deployment.

Textron Systems has delivered its MK 4.8 Hybrid Quad Aerosonde drone to the US Army under the Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems program. The transfer was completed through the...

January 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Ukraine has placed an order for Rheinmetall-manufactured ammunition to support its Gepard anti-aircraft systems.

Ukraine has ordered 180,000 rounds of 35mm High Explosive Incendiary-Tracer (HEI-T) ammunition from Rheinmetall for its Gepard air defense systems. Funded by Germany, the contract aims to enhance Ukraine’s...

January 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

A California-based startup has landed a $100 million contract to supply drones to the US Air Force.

Firestorm Labs, a startup based in California, has been awarded a $100 million contract by the US Air Force to supply small unmanned aerial systems. The agreement includes delivery...

January 7, 2025
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Land Platforms

Russia Takes Delivery of Upgraded T-90M and T-72M Main Battle Tanks

Russia’s Uralvagonzavod has supplied new batches of upgraded T-90M and T-72B3M main battle tanks to its armed forces to compensate for frontline losses. The latest variants come with over...

January 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Turkey Launches Construction of Three Homegrown Naval Warships

The Turkish Navy has officially commenced the construction of three indigenous warships: the MILDEN submarine, the MUGEM aircraft carrier, and the TF-2000 class destroyer. A ceremonial first weld was...

January 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Pakistan Navy Receives Fourth Yarmook-Class Patrol Vessel From Damen

Damen Shipyards has handed over the PNS Yamama, the fourth Yarmook-class offshore patrol vessel, to the Pakistan Navy during a ceremony in Constanta, Romania. The project, initiated in 2020,...

January 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Lithuania Orders US-Made Tactical Radios and Switchblade Loitering Munitions

Lithuania has finalized deals with US companies for the delivery of Switchblade 600 drones and L3Harris manpack communication radios. The contracts are valued at $7.8 million and $25 million...

January 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

Sri Lanka to Acquire Military Aircraft From the US and Pakistan

Sri Lanka is enhancing its air force with the acquisition of American and Pakistani aircraft. The purchase includes eight Bell 206 helicopters in the TH-57 Sea Ranger military variant...

January 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

Estonia Acquires Military-Grade 4×4 and 6×6 Trucks From Volvo

As part of a defense modernization initiative launched in 2023, Estonia has received new 4×4 and 6×6 military trucks from Volvo. The delivery includes 44R and 66R models designed...