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February 7, 2025
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Germany receives Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 prototype for testing.

Rheinmetall has handed over the first Boxer Skyranger 30 air defense vehicle equipped with a cannon to the Bundeswehr. This initial unit serves as a verification model and will...

U.S. clears $304 million sale of long-range radar systems to Egypt.

The U.S. State Department has approved a $304 million sale of AN/TPS-78 long-range radar systems to Egypt. The request from Cairo includes an undisclosed number of Northrop Grumman radars,...

February 7, 2025
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U.S. Army procures additional infantry squad vehicles from GM Defense.

GM Defense has been awarded a $44.8 million firm-fixed-price contract to provide Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISVs) to the US Army. The contract covers an unspecified quantity, with work sites...

February 7, 2025
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Russia receives newly built BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles from Rostec.

Rostec has delivered the first batch of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles to the Russian Armed Forces for this year. This milestone was achieved after a comprehensive demonstration and technical...

OSI to provide advanced navigation systems for Portugal’s upcoming Castelo-class patrol vessels.

OSI Maritime Systems has been awarded a contract to supply navigation solutions for the Portuguese Navy’s six new Viana do Castelo-class offshore patrol vessels. The deal involves providing the...

February 7, 2025
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Air Platforms
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UK recycles components from Tornado jets to 3D-print parts for future fighter engines.

Components from retired Royal Air Force Tornado jets have been recycled by grinding them down and using 3D printing to create new parts for the UK’s next-generation military aircraft....

February 7, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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Greece unveils new $212 million high-tech combat uniform for armed forces.

The Hellenic Armed Forces have introduced a state-of-the-art combat uniform aimed at enhancing soldier readiness for contemporary challenges. This uniform includes advanced elements such as a new helmet, body...

February 6, 2025
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Pentagon selects Oshkosh for multi-platform U.S. Army truck supply.

The US Department of Defense has granted Oshkosh Defense several contracts to supply a range of military trucks to the US Army. Valued at around $214.8 million, these agreements...

February 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Morocco takes delivery of its first Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey.

Morocco has taken delivery of its first batch of Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey under a deal reportedly finalized in 2023. Rabat’s semi-official military news outlet, Forum FAR Maroc,...

Sweden purchases Mk82 bombs from Rheinmetall to arm its Gripen fighter jets.

Sweden has signed a contract with Rheinmetall to purchase Mk82 bombs for its Gripen fighter jets, aiming to boost the Swedish Air Force’s ground attack capabilities. The deal, worth...