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April 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

Embraer Delivers Four New C-390 Millennium Aircraft to Sweden

Sweden has opted for Brazil’s C-390 Millennium aircraft to replace legacy airlifters, choosing a flexible, NATO-compatible platform capable of cargo, medevac, and paratroop transport roles. The aircraft can carry...

French Army to Use Thales Kits to Improve Vehicle Connectivity

Thales has been contracted by France’s defense procurement agency to supply hybrid modular communication kits for integration into French Army vehicles. Designed to support diverse tactical environments, these systems...

April 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

AeroVironment to Deliver EOD Ground Vehicles to German Army

Germany is set to deploy 41 Telemax HT300 unmanned ground platforms from AeroVironment, purpose-built for counter-IED operations and explosive hazard clearance. This acquisition comes as European armies expand robotic...

April 2, 2025
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Land Platforms

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...

April 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

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...

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...

April 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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...

April 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

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

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...

April 1, 2025
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Air Platforms

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....