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February 18, 2025
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Italy receives its first AW249 Phoenix combat helicopter.

Italy has acquired its first batch of AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) attack helicopters from Leonardo under a program to modernize the army’s rotary-wing fleet. Launched in 2017, the initiative aims...

Saab set to unveil new coastal radar system at IDEX 2025.

Saab is set to debut its Coast Control Radar at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in the United Arab Emirates. This software-defined radar system is engineered to...

Rheinmetall to deliver C-390 flight simulators to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

Embraer has awarded Rheinmetall a contract to deliver flight simulators for the C-390 transport aircraft to support training for Royal Netherlands Air Force crews and ground staff. The order...

Vegvisir introduces new VR-based military command and control interface.

At the 2025 International Defence Exhibition & Conference in the UAE, Estonian-Croatian defense company Vegvisir introduced its innovative Virtual Command Station. The compact, rapidly deployable command and control (C2)...

U.S. and Poland finalize $1.4 billion air defense contracts with Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman has been awarded two contracts totaling $1.4 billion to deliver air and missile defense capabilities for both the United States and Poland. The first contract, valued at...

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 14, 2025
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Danish Home Guard receives new STOL patrol aircraft.

Denmark’s Home Guard has received two De Havilland Twin Otter STOL utility aircraft to enhance its operational support for national defense and law enforcement. Acquired under an eight-year lease,...

February 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation
R&D

CAE selected to develop next-generation fighter training for the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Canada has chosen CAE to lead the development of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Fighter Lead-in Training (FFLIT) program. This initiative is designed to prepare pilots for operating...

BAE Systems orders Saab’s universal tank and air defense systems for CV90 IFVs.

Saab has secured a contract worth 700 million Swedish kronor ($63 million) to supply its Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System (UTAAS) for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle. The agreement...

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...