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April 3, 2025
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Viking Arms Tasked With Supplying 180 Drones to UK in Under Three Weeks

Viking Arms has secured a fast-track contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to supply 180 FPV drones for army training exercises. Worth approximately £256,000, the order includes various...

April 3, 2025
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Nigerian Military Unveils First-Ever African Kamikaze UAV

In a landmark achievement for African defense innovation, Nigeria has revealed the continent’s largest attack drone. The system, developed in collaboration with Nigerian firm Briech UAS, was officially unveiled...

April 3, 2025
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Thales Delivers Hybrid Communication Kits to Modernize French Ground Forces

The French Army will upgrade its vehicle communications with new hybrid networking kits from Thales, under a recent defense ministry contract. Designed for versatile battlefield connectivity, the kits integrate...

April 3, 2025
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Embraer to Deliver Four C-390 Airlifters to Swedish Air Force

The Swedish Air Force is set to receive four Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft to enhance tactical airlift operations at home and abroad. Revealed during a defense expo in Brazil,...

April 3, 2025
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New Polaris Snowmobiles Designed for Harsh Arctic Military Operations

Polaris has introduced the 2026 Military 850 TITAN 155 and 850 RMK 155 snowmobiles, tailored for arctic military operations. The TITAN model delivers increased torque and power over earlier...

April 2, 2025
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Saab to Deliver RBS 70 NG Systems as Latvia Strengthens Air Defenses

Under a framework deal, Saab will supply the Latvian Ministry of Defence with its RBS 70 NG ground-based air defense solution. The contract, worth approximately $209 million, includes launchers,...

April 2, 2025
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Germany Procures Unmanned Ground Vehicles From AeroVironment for EOD Tasks

The German Armed Forces have selected AeroVironment to provide 41 Telemax HT300 bomb disposal UGVs. Built for high-risk counter-IED operations, the robots are equipped with advanced manipulators and mobility...

April 2, 2025
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Philippine Navy Receives Second Corvette in Malvar Series From Hyundai

South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries has launched the Philippine Navy’s second Miguel Malvar-class corvette, the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), in Ulsan. The vessel is part of a pair ordered...

April 2, 2025
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New Thales Night Vision Binocular Offers Wide Field View for Elite Units

At a special ops tech showcase in France, Thales debuted its advanced Panoramic night vision goggles, engineered for elite mission scenarios. Featuring four image intensification tubes, the system provides...

April 2, 2025
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USMC Drones Receive First ViDAR Optical Systems From Shield AI

The US Marine Corps has received Shield AI’s initial ViDAR optical sensors, a cutting-edge system integrating AI to bolster drone-based reconnaissance and tracking. Designed for maritime and ISR missions,...