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April 8, 2025
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Thales to Supply Ground Master 200 Compact Radar Systems to Swedish Forces

The Swedish Armed Forces will modernize their surveillance infrastructure through a 1 billion kronor ($93 million) agreement with Thales for the GM200 MM/C radar. Deliveries of the medium-range system...

April 4, 2025
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Slovak Air Force Takes Delivery of Two New F-16 Jets

Two new F-16 Viper combat jets have been delivered to Slovakia as part of its 2019 military procurement deal with the US. The latest arrivals, transported in coordination with...

April 3, 2025
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Embraer to Deliver Four C-390 Airlifters to Swedish Air Force

The Swedish Air Force is set to receive four Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft to enhance tactical airlift operations at home and abroad. Revealed during a defense expo in Brazil,...

April 3, 2025
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Thales Delivers Hybrid Communication Kits to Modernize French Ground Forces

The French Army will upgrade its vehicle communications with new hybrid networking kits from Thales, under a recent defense ministry contract. Designed for versatile battlefield connectivity, the kits integrate...

April 3, 2025
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Viking Arms Tasked With Supplying 180 Drones to UK in Under Three Weeks

Viking Arms has secured a fast-track contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to supply 180 FPV drones for army training exercises. Worth approximately £256,000, the order includes various...

April 2, 2025
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U.S. Greenlights $5.58 Billion Fighter Aircraft Deal With Philippines

In a show of support for its regional ally, the U.S. State Department has authorized a proposed $5.58 billion F-16 fighter jet sale to the Philippines. The package includes...

April 2, 2025
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USMC Drones Receive First ViDAR Optical Systems From Shield AI

The US Marine Corps has received Shield AI’s initial ViDAR optical sensors, a cutting-edge system integrating AI to bolster drone-based reconnaissance and tracking. Designed for maritime and ISR missions,...

April 2, 2025
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Philippine Navy Receives Second Corvette in Malvar Series From Hyundai

South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries has launched the Philippine Navy’s second Miguel Malvar-class corvette, the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), in Ulsan. The vessel is part of a pair ordered...

April 2, 2025
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Germany Procures Unmanned Ground Vehicles From AeroVironment for EOD Tasks

The German Armed Forces have selected AeroVironment to provide 41 Telemax HT300 bomb disposal UGVs. Built for high-risk counter-IED operations, the robots are equipped with advanced manipulators and mobility...

April 2, 2025
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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,...