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April 2, 2025
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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...

March 5, 2025
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Breathing air compressors for diving missions are procured by the Swedish military.

Granzow has been given a contract by Sweden to supply up to 160 breathing air compressors for diving applications to the military. In order to compress and purify ambient...

February 19, 2025
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Galvion will ship 35,000 batlskin helmets to clients in the Middle East.

Several Middle Eastern clients have placed orders for Galvion to provide 35,000 Batlskin helmet systems. Two helmet variations are included in the deals: the Batlskin VIPER and the Batlskin...

February 11, 2025
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The largest German soldier-system contract ever awarded to Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall has been given a framework follow-on contract worth up to 3.1 billion euros ($3.2 billion) by the German army procurement agency for the purchase of soldier-systems. Under the...

February 7, 2025
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Greece Unveils a $212 Million “High-Tech” Battle Gear

To better prepare soldiers for today’s challenges, the Hellenic Armed Forces introduced a state-of-the-art battle uniform. A new helmet, body armor, a first-aid pack, and specially made shoes and...

February 4, 2025
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Instro Acquires an Additional $20 Million Order for British Forces’ Night Vision Goggles

The British Armed Forces have awarded Instro Precision Technologies a 16 million pound ($20 million) contract to supply more XACT nv33 compact night vision goggles (NVGs). British military have...

December 13, 2024
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BAE Systems lands $168 million deal to enhance Striker II helmets for Eurofighter aircrews.

BAE Systems has been awarded a £133 million ($168 million) contract from the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium. The funding supports further development and testing of the Striker II Helmet-Mounted Display,...

November 28, 2024
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The Future Soldier Program Integrates Cyber and Robotics with the British Army’s Core

The British Army is changing dramatically in order to meet the intricate demands of contemporary combat. The Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development, and Foreign Policy included the Future...

November 20, 2024
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The US Coast Guard will receive respiratory protection kits from a Pennsylvania company.

The US Coast Guard has awarded MSA Safety a $33 million contract to provide innovative respiratory protection systems.The project will provide the service’s operational surface fleet and support facilities...

October 18, 2024
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Under the Bi-NYX contract, Thales ships the first 300 pairs of night vision goggles to the French Army.

The first 300 Thales night vision goggles, which were ordered by the French defense procurement agency (DGA) in 2020 as part of the Bi-NYX contract, have been delivered to...