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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...

February 6, 2025
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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,...

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 4, 2025
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U.S. Army expands its fleet of Switchblade loitering munitions from AeroVironment.

AeroVironment has been awarded a contract to supply its flagship Switchblade loitering munition systems to the US Army. Valued at $288 million, this deal is part of a five-year...

British Army inaugurates urban warfare training center in Scotland.

The British Army has opened a new training facility in Scotland dedicated to urban warfare. Situated at Oliver Barracks in Dundee, the center features elements designed to replicate a...

February 4, 2025
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Instro awarded an additional $20 million contract for night vision goggles for British forces.

Instro Precision Technologies has been awarded a £16 million ($20 million) contract to supply additional XACT nv33 compact night vision goggles (NVGs) to the British Armed Forces. So far,...

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...

February 3, 2025
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Germany commissions Patria to develop a mortar carrier based on the CAVS platform.

Germany and Patria have entered into a research and development agreement valued at €50 million ($51 million) to develop the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) NEMO mortar and the...

February 3, 2025
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Estonia takes delivery of its first batch of six Caesar self-propelled howitzers.

The Estonian Defense Forces have taken delivery of the first six Caesar self-propelled howitzers. The contract for 12 Caesar MK1 units was signed in summer 2024 between Estonia’s and...

February 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Ukrainian company introduces Shark-M drone for reconnaissance missions.

Ukrainian company Ukrspecsystems has introduced the Shark-M unmanned aerial vehicle, designed for deep reconnaissance and functioning as a signal repeater for strike drones. While maintaining the same 3.4-meter (11-foot)...