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February 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

Estonia takes delivery of its first batch of six Caesar self-propelled howitzers.

The Estonian Defense Forces have taken delivery of the first six Caesar self-propelled howitzers. The contract for 12 Caesar MK1 units was signed in summer 2024 between Estonia’s and...

February 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

Germany commissions Patria to develop a mortar carrier based on the CAVS platform.

Germany and Patria have entered into a research and development agreement valued at €50 million ($51 million) to develop the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) NEMO mortar and the...

January 27, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Lithuanian shipbuilder presents design for the Navy’s upcoming Thunder-class patrol vessels.

Lithuanian shipbuilder Western Baltic Engineering has unveiled the conceptual design for the Lithuanian Navy’s Perk?nas (Thunder) class patrol boats. This development supports Vilnius’ goal of deploying modern maritime security...

January 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Canadian firm unveils the world’s first high-altitude drone launched via balloon.

Landing Zones Canada has successfully conducted flight tests of the world’s first high-altitude balloon-launched payload delivery system, marking the completion of the Eagle Advanced Payload Delivery System’s development. The...

January 27, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

India rolls out the ‘Sanjay’ advanced battlefield surveillance system.

India has launched an advanced battlefield surveillance system called “Sanjay,” aimed at greatly improving the operational effectiveness of the Indian Army. Developed in partnership with state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited,...

January 27, 2025
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Air Platforms

Greece accepts delivery of its 30th upgraded F-16 Viper fighter from Lockheed Martin.

Lockheed Martin, an American company, has delivered the 30th upgraded F-16 Viper aircraft to the Hellenic Air Force. This enhancement boosts Greece’s defense capabilities and improves interoperability with allied...

January 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Ukraine introduces Poseidon H10 MkIII drone for enhanced battlefield reconnaissance.

Ukraine has revealed its advanced Poseidon H10 MkIII unmanned aerial system (UAS), aimed at improving battlefield reconnaissance. Originally contracted for testing in 2022, the drone features state-of-the-art technology such...

January 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Indian Army plans $1 billion order for Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher ammunition.

The Indian Army intends to acquire more than $1 billion worth of ammunition for the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) within the next month. Orders are expected to be...

January 23, 2025
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Land Platforms

Estonia receives delivery of U.S.-built HIMARS rocket artillery systems.

Estonia has officially taken delivery of six new High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from US defense contractor Lockheed Martin at the company’s headquarters in Arkansas. This milestone follows...

January 23, 2025
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Land Platforms

UK debuts first locally produced Boxer armored fighting vehicle.

The UK has showcased the “first fully British-made” Boxer armored vehicle at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference in Farnborough. Approximately 75 percent of the vehicle’s components are sourced domestically,...