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Swedish Armed Forces acquire breathing air compressors for dive operations.

Sweden has awarded Granzow a contract to supply up to 160 breathing air compressors for military diving operations. The Enköping-based firm will deliver Bauer’s reliable air compressor systems in...

Norwegian shipbuilder contracted to build seven Sjøbjørn rescue boats for Denmark.

Denmark has awarded a contract to Norwegian shipbuilder Maritime Partner to produce seven Sjøbjørn 71 vessels for its Coastal Rescue Service. These vessels will play a key role in...

March 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Air Industries Group secures landing gear contract for U.S. B-1B and F-16 aircraft.

Air Industries Group has been awarded contracts to manufacture landing gear components for the US Air Force’s B-1B Lancer strategic bomber and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet. The New...

Indra to upgrade Canada’s defense air traffic control with 600 new radio units.

Canada has awarded a contract to Indra to supply around 600 radios for its air traffic management infrastructure. The deal, worth over 13 million euros ($13.5 million), will see...

March 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

U.S. Air Force and Parsons to integrate bomb-neutralizing lasers on JLTVs.

The US Air Force has teamed up with Parsons Corporation to integrate a directed energy bomb disposal system into the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). This initiative supports the...

U.S. Army set to deploy ‘Dark Eagle’ hypersonic weapon system later this year.

The US Army plans to bring its “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic weapon (LRHW) into operational service this year, following extended delays due to multiple test setbacks. A recent US...

Rohde & Schwarz selects ELT Group to deliver ESM capabilities for German and Polish naval vessels.

Rohde & Schwarz has chosen ELT Group to supply electronic warfare components for Germany’s F124-class frigates and Poland’s upcoming Miecznik-class multirole frigates. Last year, the Munich-based company was tasked...

March 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Turkey’s Akinci drone completes flight test with domestically developed AESA radar.

Turkish defense company Baykar has conducted a flight test of the Murad 100-A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar aboard its Akinci long-range combat drone. Developed by Aselsan for...

February 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

U.S. Air Force teams up with Xona Space Systems to test GPS alternatives.

The US military is assessing alternatives to GPS, with Xona’s commercial solution gaining traction as a leading candidate. The company has secured a $4.6-million contract from the Air Force...

February 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

German military orders Black Hornet nano-drones from Teledyne FLIR.

Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured a contract to deliver its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to the German Armed Forces. The deal covers an unspecified quantity of nano...