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March 4, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Indra to upgrade Canada’s defense air traffic control with 600 new radio units.

Canada has awarded a contract to Indra to supply around 600 radios for its air traffic management infrastructure. The deal, worth over 13 million euros ($13.5 million), will see...

March 3, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

U.S. Army set to deploy ‘Dark Eagle’ hypersonic weapon system later this year.

The US Army plans to bring its “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic weapon (LRHW) into operational service this year, following extended delays due to multiple test setbacks. A recent US...

Rohde & Schwarz selects ELT Group to deliver ESM capabilities for German and Polish naval vessels.

Rohde & Schwarz has chosen ELT Group to supply electronic warfare components for Germany’s F124-class frigates and Poland’s upcoming Miecznik-class multirole frigates. Last year, the Munich-based company was tasked...

February 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Romanian Navy to purchase V-BAT drones for $30 million.

The Romanian Naval Forces will procure MQ-35A V-BAT vertical take-off and landing drones from the United States. The acquisition includes two systems—each comprising four drones—and is valued at approximately...

February 28, 2025
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Land Platforms

BMC to produce Altuğ armored combat vehicles for Turkish Armed Forces.

Turkey has awarded a contract to domestic automotive firm BMC for the delivery of Altu? 8×8 armored combat vehicles to the country’s land forces. As part of the agreement,...

February 28, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Saab to deliver combat and fire control systems for Colombia’s new frigate.

Saab has signed a contract to supply advanced systems and sensors for the Colombian Navy’s upcoming frigate. The agreement covers the integration of the 9LV Combat Management System and...

February 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

German military orders Black Hornet nano-drones from Teledyne FLIR.

Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured a contract to deliver its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to the German Armed Forces. The deal covers an unspecified quantity of nano...

February 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Kongsberg delivers prototype underwater drone for U.S. Navy’s deep-sea missions.

Kongsberg Discovery has handed over its HUGIN Superior autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) prototype for a major US Navy undersea drone initiative. The delivery follows successful acceptance trials held in...

February 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Spain selects U.S.-built Skydio X10D drones to boost ISR capabilities.

Spain has chosen US-based drone maker Skydio to supply small unmanned aerial systems aimed at boosting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Valued at 18 million euros ($19 million),...

February 26, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin delivers the 18th HC-130J Combat King II to the U.S. Coast Guard.

The US Coast Guard has taken delivery of its 18th airframe from Lockheed Martin for conversion into an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, supporting its long-range surveillance fleet modernization...