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April 24, 2025
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EDGE Showcases HT-100 Autonomous Helicopter to Attract Brazilian Interest

Emirati defense firm EDGE is eyeing Brazil as a potential customer for its ANAVIA HT-100 UAV helicopter. The system was recently demonstrated at a military event in Rio de...

April 24, 2025
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Italy Finalizes $47M Purchase of Jump Tactical Drones From AeroVironment

The Italian Ministry of Defense has awarded a $46.6 million contract to AeroVironment for Jump 20 UAVs as part of efforts to modernize its drone capabilities. Replacing the outdated...

April 24, 2025
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US Army Taps CAE for Enhanced Helicopter Training Program

Under a newly awarded $180-million deal, CAE Defense & Security will provide extensive aviation training services for US Army helicopter operations. The program includes pilot and crew instruction for...

April 23, 2025
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New Combat-Ready M1167 Humvee Introduced by Taiwan Army

Taiwan’s army has introduced the M1167 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (Humvee), showcasing its capabilities during a public display in Taichung. This variant features substantial upgrades over earlier models,...

April 23, 2025
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Stealth-Detecting Radar to Be Introduced for the First Time in Ireland

For the first time, Ireland will deploy an advanced radar system capable of detecting stealth aircraft and aircraft flying “dark,” including those used in illegal trafficking or hijacking. The...

April 23, 2025
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Israel Deploys Robdozer — A Remote-Controlled Armored Engineering Vehicle

Israel has unveiled a robotic variant of its D9 bulldozer, called the “Robdozer,” designed to perform key battlefield engineering tasks without placing soldiers in harm’s way. Remotely operated, the...

April 22, 2025
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Mergers & JV

UAE Partners With South Korea on KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet Program

In a move to boost defense collaboration, the UAE and South Korea have agreed to cooperate on the KF-21 Boramae fighter program via a newly signed letter of intent....

April 22, 2025
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Raytheon’s Coyote Interceptors to Be Locally Produced in the UAE

US defense contractor Raytheon has signed a landmark agreement with the UAE’s Tawazun Council to domestically produce components of the Coyote counter-drone system. Under the deal, Raytheon Emirates will...

April 22, 2025
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Ajban Armored Vehicles Featured for First Time by Maldives Defense Forces

During its 133rd military anniversary parade in Malé, the Maldives revealed the Ajban 442A armored vehicles for the first time. These UAE-made 4×4 platforms are designed for command, control,...

April 22, 2025
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Greek Philoctetes Armored Vehicle Program Launched by KNDS-Metlen Alliance

In a major step toward bolstering local defense manufacturing, KNDS France has teamed up with Greece’s Metlen Energy & Metals to produce the “Philoctetes” infantry fighting vehicle. Based on...