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June 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Russian Navy Enhances Amphibious Ops With New Ship

Yantar USC has launched the RFS Vladimir Andreyev, a modern Ivan Gren-class landing ship, from its shipyard in Kaliningrad. As the third ship in a planned class of up...

June 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

BAE, Iveco Partner to Supply Tactical Vehicle to Italy

BAE Systems Hägglunds and Iveco Defence Vehicles have joined forces to push forward the BvS10 armored vehicle program in Italy. A memorandum of understanding recently signed between the companies...

June 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

First L-39 Skyfox Aircraft Arrives in Hungary

Hungary has begun receiving its order of L-39 Skyfox trainer jets, with three aircraft delivered by Aero Vodochody to Kecskemét Air Base. These jets are the first installment of...

June 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

Tactical Lift Capacity Increases With Airbus NH90s

Airbus Helicopters has delivered two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (MSPT variant) to the Spanish Navy, launching the second phase of the country’s NH90 procurement strategy. The handover represents the...

June 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Precision Fire Support: Israel Supplies to US Army

SMARTSHOOTER has been awarded a $13 million contract to equip the US Army with SMASH 2000L fire control devices, also marketed as SMASH 3000. The system uses AI and...

June 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Strategic Procurement: Poland Secures 120mm Tank Ammo

Poland has sealed a deal worth 150 million złoty with Mesko, a subsidiary of PGZ, for the delivery of thousands of armor-piercing 120mm tank rounds. The APFSDS-T shells are...

June 2, 2025
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Soldier Systems

LX9 Liner Introduced as Helmet Innovation for US Troops

Gentex Corporation has introduced the LX9™ Liner System, engineered to enhance helmet comfort and modularity for soldiers in the field. This new insert features nine adjustable EPP and comfort...

June 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Compact Submarine Concept Under Review by Hyundai, Portugal

In a move to bolster its undersea warfare capabilities, the Portuguese Navy has partnered with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to assess the co-development of new compact submarines. The agreement...

June 2, 2025
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Advanced Submarine Inducted Into Turkish Forces

The TCG Murat Reis (S-332), Turkey’s third Reis-class submarine, has officially launched at the Gölcük Naval Shipyard in Kocaeli. Developed as part of a six-vessel fleet based on the...

June 2, 2025
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Japanese Defense Fleet Expands With Latest Mogami Vessel

In a ceremony held at Mitsubishi’s Nagasaki shipyard, the JS Niyodo (FFM-7) officially entered service as the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s seventh Mogami-class frigate. The commissioning was marked by...