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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,...

April 1, 2025
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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...

April 1, 2025
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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...