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February 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

UK recycles components from Tornado jets to 3D-print parts for future fighter engines.

Components from retired Royal Air Force Tornado jets have been recycled by grinding them down and using 3D printing to create new parts for the UK’s next-generation military aircraft....

February 7, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Greece unveils new $212 million high-tech combat uniform for armed forces.

The Hellenic Armed Forces have introduced a state-of-the-art combat uniform aimed at enhancing soldier readiness for contemporary challenges. This uniform includes advanced elements such as a new helmet, body...

February 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

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 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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 4, 2025
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Soldier Systems

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,...

February 4, 2025
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Training and Simulation

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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Unmanned Systems

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...

February 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Cyberlux demonstrates rotary-wing drone in Arctic for U.S. Special Operations Command.

American technology firm Cyberlux Corporation recently tested its rotary-wing unmanned aerial system (UAS) for the US Special Operations Command in Norway. The trials, held in Rena, focused on the...

February 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

French Navy’s Albatros maritime patrol aircraft completes its maiden flight.

The French Navy has completed the maiden flight of its Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance and intervention aircraft at Bordeaux-Mérignac airport. This follows the 2020 contract awarded by Paris...