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Czech Armed Forces Tap Exail for Advanced Land Navigation Tech

Exail has been chosen by the Czech Republic to supply its artillery support vehicles with Advans Series INS units, designed to ensure uninterrupted navigation and orientation without relying on...

April 1, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

AI Integration Planned for Military Vehicles by Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics

A new partnership between Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics aims to embed AI-driven technologies into military land platforms, specifically the Unimog and Zetros series. Using ARX’s Mithra OS, the...

April 1, 2025
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Ukrainian Forces Introduce Mobile Air Defense Using R-73 Missiles on Humvees

Kyiv has developed a mobile surface-to-air missile system mounted on a modified U.S.-made Humvee chassis. Designed for high maneuverability, the system features a newly built cabin and an advanced...

March 24, 2025
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Australian Army receives long-range precision missiles from U.S. stockpile.

The Australian Army has received its first shipment of the HIMARS mobile long-range rocket system, hailed as a “game changer” in modern warfare. The acquisition was fast-tracked following the...

March 24, 2025
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Bell and Boeing to supply more V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft to U.S. Navy.

The US Department of Defense has awarded a $590 million contract to the Bell Boeing Joint Program Office for the production and delivery of five CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft...

March 24, 2025
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Land Platforms
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U.S. delivers first HIMARS rocket system to Australia.

The Australian Defence Force has officially received its first M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) through a foreign military sale agreement with the United States. This delivery supports...

March 22, 2025
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Trump announces Boeing wins contract for future-generation F-47 fighter jet.

Donald Trump has revealed that Boeing has secured the contract to develop the Air Force’s next-generation stealth fighter jet, which he announced will be designated the F-47. “Nothing in...

March 21, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

EDGE and CMN NAVAL form joint venture to produce naval vessels.

UAE-based EDGE Group has joined forces with French shipbuilder CMN NAVAL to launch a joint venture, AD NAVAL, for manufacturing naval vessels in Abu Dhabi. The venture will build...

Rafael and Elbit to jointly provide EW self-protection suites for NATO warships.

Israeli defense firms Rafael and Elbit Systems have partnered to develop an integrated maritime electronic warfare (EW) self-defense suite for frigates operated by NATO European member countries. The system...

March 20, 2025
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KBR wins $229 million contract for CH-47 Chinook modernization support.

KBR has secured a $229-million contract to explore and develop potential enhancements for the CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter. The Houston-based company will conduct research, analysis, and assessments to propose...