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BAE Contracts Saab for Universal Weapon Systems on CV90 Fleet

Saab has secured a contract valued at 700 million SEK ($63 million) from BAE Systems Hägglunds to provide the Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System (UTAAS) for the CV90 infantry...

February 13, 2025
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Sweden Acquires Teledyne’s Gavia Underwater Drones for Naval Use

Sweden has signed a contract with Teledyne Marine to procure Gavia autonomous underwater vehicles for mine detection and seabed mapping missions. Valued at 190 million SEK ($17 million), the...

February 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Elistair Chosen to Provide Tethered Mini UAV for Defense Partner

Elistair has secured a €3 million ($3.1 million) deal to supply its Kronos tethered drone system to a partner military force. The contract includes the drone-in-a-box system, training, spare...

Netherlands Becomes Launch Customer for Pilatus PC-7 MKX Training Aircraft

The Netherlands has inked a deal with Pilatus to acquire the first units of the newly launched PC-7 MKX flight training system. The contract includes eight aircraft, four simulators,...

February 11, 2025
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Land Platforms
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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 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
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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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Soldier Systems
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Rheinmetall Secures Record-Breaking German Contract for Soldier Systems

Germany’s defense procurement agency has granted Rheinmetall a follow-on framework contract worth up to 3.1 billion euros ($3.2 billion) to supply advanced soldier systems. The agreement includes the production...

February 11, 2025
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Norway Takes Delivery of Acoustic Minesweeping Systems from Patria

The Royal Norwegian Navy has completed its acquisition of Patria’s SONAC ACS acoustic minesweeping systems, fulfilling a 2021 contract. The initial batch was delivered in early 2024, with the...

February 10, 2025
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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...

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...