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Thai Army to equip its Stryker fleet with Leonardo DRS battle management systems.

Leonardo DRS has secured a contract worth over $7 million to provide battle management systems for the Royal Thai Army’s fleet of Stryker 8×8 armored fighting vehicles. The agreement...

February 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Elistair to deliver tethered mini-drones to an unnamed defense partner.

Elistair has secured a €3 million ($3.1 million) contract to supply its Kronos tethered unmanned aerial system to an allied military customer. The package includes training, spare parts, and...

February 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden acquires ‘Gavia’ AUVs from Teledyne for underwater operations.

Sweden has entered into an agreement with Teledyne Marine to acquire “Gavia” autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) aimed at strengthening its mine countermeasure operations. Valued at 190 million Swedish kronor...

February 13, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Milrem Robotics to showcase its new 8×8 robotic combat vehicle.

Estonia’s Milrem Robotics will unveil its HAVOC 8×8 Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) at IDEX 2025 in the UAE. Touted as a leading-edge hybrid unmanned ground platform, the HAVOC is...

February 13, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment
R&D

Royal Navy’s new electronic warfare system enters final testing phase.

The Royal Navy’s next-generation electronic warfare system, the Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integrated Capability (MEWSIC), has completed initial production and is now undergoing final testing and enhancements. The system...

February 12, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Rauma Marine completes the hull of Finland’s first Pohjanmaa-class corvette.

Rauma Marine Constructions has completed the hull of the Finnish Navy’s first Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette. Outfitting work will continue in Satakunta, southern Finland, ahead of the vessel’s expected commissioning...

February 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Iran displays upgraded Bavar-373 air defense system during live-fire drills.

Iran showcased an enhanced variant of its homegrown Bavar-373 air defense missile system during the “Eqtedar” military exercises in Isfahan province. The upgraded launcher is equipped with an integrated...

Netherlands becomes the first customer for the Pilatus PC-7 MKX trainer aircraft.

The Netherlands has become the first nation to procure Pilatus’ latest PC-7 MKX flight training system, following the signing of a new contract. The agreement includes eight PC-7 MKX...

February 11, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Norway takes delivery of Patria acoustic minesweeping systems.

The Royal Norwegian Navy has received new acoustic minesweeping systems from Finnish defense company Patria, completing its 2021 order of SONAC ACS systems. The initial batch was delivered early...

February 11, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

France teams up with KNDS and Safran to explore next-gen robotic land vehicles.

France’s defense procurement agency (DGA) has entered into a framework agreement with KNDS France and Safran Electronics & Defense to develop technologies for robotic land platforms. The seven-year DROIDE...