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February 10, 2025
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Boeing rolls out Germany’s first P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

Boeing has revealed the first of eight P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft ordered by Germany at its facility in Seattle. The aircraft is expected to be delivered to Berlin...

February 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

French Army to receive 530 new Serval armored vehicles.

Under its SCORPION program, the French military has procured 530 Serval 4×4 Lightweight Multirole Armored Vehicles, with delivery set to occur from 2025 to 2031, according to French Armed...

February 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Australia nears delivery of its third MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone.

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed testing of Australia’s third MQ-4C Triton drone at its facility in California, marking progress toward its final delivery. The uncrewed aircraft will now be...

February 7, 2025
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Land Platforms

Germany receives Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 prototype for testing.

Rheinmetall has handed over the first Boxer Skyranger 30 air defense vehicle equipped with a cannon to the Bundeswehr. This initial unit serves as a verification model and will...

February 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

U.S. clears $304 million sale of long-range radar systems to Egypt.

The U.S. State Department has approved a $304 million sale of AN/TPS-78 long-range radar systems to Egypt. The request from Cairo includes an undisclosed number of Northrop Grumman radars,...

February 7, 2025
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Land Platforms

U.S. Army procures additional infantry squad vehicles from GM Defense.

GM Defense has been awarded a $44.8 million firm-fixed-price contract to provide Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISVs) to the US Army. The contract covers an unspecified quantity, with work sites...

February 7, 2025
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Land Platforms

Russia receives newly built BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles from Rostec.

Rostec has delivered the first batch of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles to the Russian Armed Forces for this year. This milestone was achieved after a comprehensive demonstration and technical...

February 7, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

OSI to provide advanced navigation systems for Portugal’s upcoming Castelo-class patrol vessels.

OSI Maritime Systems has been awarded a contract to supply navigation solutions for the Portuguese Navy’s six new Viana do Castelo-class offshore patrol vessels. The deal involves providing the...

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...