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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...

Warsaw Agrees to $2B Missile Defense Package With United States

Poland’s Ministry of Defense has inked a $2 billion agreement with the U.S. to expand its ground-based air defense capabilities using Raytheon’s Patriot system, confirming the country’s commitment to...

Exail Selected by Czech Republic for Armored Vehicle Navigation Enhancement

To bolster the precision and survivability of its mobile artillery units, the Czech Republic has contracted Exail to deliver fiber-optic gyroscope-based inertial navigation systems for use in field-deployed military...

April 1, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Daimler, ARX Robotics Team Up to Bring AI to Battlefield Vehicles

In a transformative move, Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics have forged a strategic partnership to embed AI-powered autonomy into next-generation tactical logistics platforms. The collaboration focuses on integrating cutting-edge...

April 1, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Ukraine Unveils Mobile R-73 Missile Launcher on Humvee Chassis

A notable addition to Ukraine’s air defense arsenal has emerged with the introduction of a customized surface-to-air missile vehicle, built on the base frame of the U.S.-origin Humvee. Replacing...

April 1, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Airbus Delivers First Two H145M Choppers to Cyprus Forces

Under a recently fulfilled contract, Airbus has delivered two H145M helicopters to Cyprus in the initial stage of a defense aviation upgrade project tailored for the Cypriot National Guard....