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February 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

The US authorizes the sale of $304 million worth of long-range radar to Egypt.

The sale of AN/TPS-78 long-range radar to Egypt for $304 million has been approved by the US State Department. Along with supporting equipment including KIV-78 cryptography devices, GPS devices...

February 7, 2025
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Land Platforms

GM Defense Sells Infantry Squad Vehicles to the US Army

The US Army has awarded GM Defense a contract to supply its Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISV). An arbitrary number of the system is stated in the $44.8 million firm-fixed-price agreement;...

February 7, 2025
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Land Platforms

Rostec Delivers New BMP-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicles to the Russian Army

This year, Rostec has finished delivering the first shipment of BMP-3 infantry combat vehicles to the Russian military. The milestone came after a thorough fleet demonstration and technical evaluation...

February 7, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Portugal’s Future Castelo Patrol Boats Will Receive Navigation Systems from OSI

The Portuguese Navy has awarded a contract to OSI Maritime Systems to supply navigation systems for its six forthcoming Viana do Castelo-class offshore patrol ships. According to the agreement,...

February 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

The UK Recycles Tornado Jets to 3D Print Components for Next-Gen Fighter Engines

To create new parts for the UK’s next generation of military aircraft, parts from decommissioned Royal Air Force Tornado jets have been ground down and 3D printed. Compressor blades...

February 7, 2025
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Soldier Systems

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 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

Oshkosh is tapped by the Pentagon to supply several US Army trucks.

Oshkosh Defense has been given several contracts by the US Department of Defense to supply the US Army with a variety of military trucks. The agreements, which total about...

February 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

The First Turkish Bayraktar Akinci Drones Are Sent to Morocco

Turkey reportedly inked an agreement in 2023 for Morocco to acquire its first batch of Bayraktar Akinci drones. Forum FAR Maroc, Rabat’s semi-official military source, confirmed the story, saying...

February 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

Sweden Equips Gripen Aircraft with Mk82 Bombs Purchased from Rheinmetall

In an effort to improve the Swedish Air Force’s ground target capabilities, Sweden has negotiated with Rheinmetall to purchase Mk82 bombs for its Gripen aircraft. Delivery of the order,...

February 4, 2025
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Soldier Systems

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...