April, 2025 - internationaldefencenews.com

April 3, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Arctic Combat Snowmobiles Introduced by Polaris for Military Use

In response to growing operational interest in arctic theaters, Polaris has introduced two tailored snowmobile models with expanded capabilities for military units operating in extreme cold. Leading the release...

French Army to Use Thales Kits to Improve Vehicle Connectivity

Thales has been contracted by France’s defense procurement agency to supply hybrid modular communication kits for integration into French Army vehicles. Designed to support diverse tactical environments, these systems...

April 3, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Embraer Delivers Four New C-390 Millennium Aircraft to Sweden

Sweden has opted for Brazil’s C-390 Millennium aircraft to replace legacy airlifters, choosing a flexible, NATO-compatible platform capable of cargo, medevac, and paratroop transport roles. The aircraft can carry...

AeroVironment to Deliver EOD Ground Vehicles to German Army

Germany is set to deploy 41 Telemax HT300 unmanned ground platforms from AeroVironment, purpose-built for counter-IED operations and explosive hazard clearance. This acquisition comes as European armies expand robotic...

April 2, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

New Wide-Angle Night Vision Goggle Launched by Thales for Special Forces

Thales has debuted its Panoramic Night Vision Goggle system, purpose-engineered to aid special operators in navigation, targeting, and maneuvering in zero-light or restricted-light situations. Unlike traditional goggles that constrain...

Philippine Navy Receives Second Malvar-Class Corvette From Hyundai

The Philippine Navy has expanded its fleet with the launch of its second Miguel Malvar-class corvette, the BRP Diego Silang. Developed by Hyundai Heavy Industries, the ship was ceremonially...

Latvia Expands Missile Defense With RBS 70 NG Acquisition

Saab has secured a major export order from Latvia’s defense ministry involving the RBS 70 NG missile system, a next-generation, man-portable short-range air defense system (SHORAD). The contract includes...

Shield AI Ships ViDAR Optical Payloads to US Marine Drone Program

The U.S. Marine Corps has begun fielding the AI-powered ViDAR sensor suite from Shield AI, designed to excel across challenging detection missions in maritime environments. This payload system blends...

GE Partners With Pentagon to Arm Future Helicopter With Avionics

Bell Textron’s FLRAA program enters a new phase with GE Aerospace developing the platform’s core avionics infrastructure. Under a key subcontractor role, GE will deliver a mission-critical digital backbone...

April 2, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Washington Approves $5.58B Jet Deal With Philippine Government

The U.S. Government has formally authorized the potential $5.58 billion sale of 20 F-16 fighter aircraft to its regional ally, the Philippines, a milestone in U.S.-Philippine defense cooperation. The...