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Netherlands Set to Acquire 785 Military Logistics Trucks from Iveco

The Netherlands has signed a contract with Italian firm Iveco Defence Vehicles to deliver 785 military logistics trucks along with related support services. The order includes 8×8 and 6×4...

May 14, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Europe Unveils New ‘NEMESIS’ Self-Propelled Howitzer at Madrid Exhibition

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has introduced the “NEMESIS,” a next-generation European self-propelled howitzer that combines enhanced firepower, high mobility, and advanced automation in a tracked platform. Debuted...

Turkish Company Launches Sea Trials for Anti-Kamikaze Unmanned Surface Vessel

Turkish marine engineering firm Anadolu Robotik has started sea trials of its Arida-M, a counter-unmanned surface vehicle (USV), marking the completion of its initial development phase. First introduced at...

May 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Macron Says France Open to Talks on Stationing Nuclear-Armed Aircraft in Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France is willing to engage in discussions with European countries about the potential deployment of French nuclear-armed aircraft on their soil, similar to...

May 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

AUKUS Selects H&B Defence to Provide Support for Nuclear Submarine Program

Defense firm H&B Defence has been chosen to help identify Australian companies capable of contributing to the supply chain for Australia’s submarine and aircraft carrier initiatives under the AUKUS...

Belgium to Procure Portable Air Defense Systems from Poland

Belgium is set to strengthen its defense capabilities by acquiring 200 to 300 Piorun man-portable air defense systems from Poland. The agreement, outlined in a letter of intent signed...

Vatn Unveils New Underwater Vehicle Combining Torpedo, Electronic Warfare, and Surveillance Capabilities

Vatn Systems, based in Rhode Island, has introduced the “Skelmir S12,” a versatile underwater vehicle capable of performing multiple functions, including acting as a torpedo, a sensor platform, or...

U.S. Authorizes $1.4 Billion Arms Deal with UAE

U.S. officials announced that the State Department has approved a $1.4 billion sale of military aircraft and equipment to the United Arab Emirates, just days before President Donald Trump’s...

May 12, 2025
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Training and Simulation
R&D

Polish F-35A Lightning II pilots have successfully finished their training.

The first group of Polish Air Force pilots has completed training on the F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter aircraft. Their practical training took place at Ebbing Air National Guard...

AeroVironment Unveils ‘Titan 4’ System Featuring Enhanced Anti-Drone Capabilities

AeroVironment has launched the “Titan 4,” an upgraded counter-drone system that utilizes radio frequencies (RF) to detect and neutralize enemy drones. This latest version is 17% lighter and 73%...