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Saab to Deliver RBS 70 NG Systems as Latvia Strengthens Air Defenses

Under a framework deal, Saab will supply the Latvian Ministry of Defence with its RBS 70 NG ground-based air defense solution. The contract, worth approximately $209 million, includes launchers,...

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...

April 1, 2025
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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...

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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Cyprus Takes Delivery of First Two Airbus H145M Military Helicopters

Under an ongoing deal with Airbus, Cyprus has accepted its initial pair of H145M multirole helicopters, marking the beginning of its helicopter fleet upgrade. All six aircraft will feature...

U.S. and Poland Finalize $2B Deal to Strengthen Air Defense

Amid heightened regional security concerns, Poland has inked a $2 billion deal with the U.S. to enhance its missile defense network with additional Patriot systems. The contract provides for...

April 1, 2025
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AI-Powered Military Mobility: Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics Join Forces

In a move to modernize military land vehicles, Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics have partnered to embed artificial intelligence into the Unimog and Zetros truck platforms. Utilizing ARX’s Mithra...

March 24, 2025
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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 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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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...