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April 25, 2025
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Oshkosh to Manufacture 150 JLTVs for Dutch Armed Forces

Oshkosh Defense has been chosen by the Netherlands to manufacture 150 Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles (DXPV) for the FLATM-PV program. Derived from the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle platform, the...

April 24, 2025
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Military Aviation Helmets to Feature Kopin’s Microdisplay Tech Under New Contract

Massachusetts-based Kopin Corporation has been awarded a $7.5-million deal to supply cutting-edge microdisplays for helmet-mounted displays in military aircraft. The contract, issued by a leading Pentagon defense partner, underscores...

April 24, 2025
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India, Vietnam Set to Finalize $700 Million BrahMos Missile Agreement

Hanoi is wrapping up talks with India for a $700-million purchase of BrahMos supersonic missiles, intended for deployment via the Vietnam People’s Air Force’s Su-30s and ground-based systems. The...

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 Replacing the outdated...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 Product Launches

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....