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February 18, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Rheinmetall to deliver C-390 flight simulators to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

Embraer has awarded Rheinmetall a contract to deliver flight simulators for the C-390 transport aircraft to support training for Royal Netherlands Air Force crews and ground staff. The order...

February 17, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

U.S. and Poland finalize $1.4 billion air defense contracts with Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman has been awarded two contracts totaling $1.4 billion to deliver air and missile defense capabilities for both the United States and Poland. The first contract, valued at...

February 14, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Thai Army to equip its Stryker fleet with Leonardo DRS battle management systems.

Leonardo DRS has secured a contract worth over $7 million to provide battle management systems for the Royal Thai Army’s fleet of Stryker 8×8 armored fighting vehicles. The agreement...

February 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

Danish Home Guard receives new STOL patrol aircraft.

Denmark’s Home Guard has received two De Havilland Twin Otter STOL utility aircraft to enhance its operational support for national defense and law enforcement. Acquired under an eight-year lease,...

February 14, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

BAE Systems orders Saab’s universal tank and air defense systems for CV90 IFVs.

Saab has secured a contract worth 700 million Swedish kronor ($63 million) to supply its Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System (UTAAS) for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle. The agreement...

February 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Sweden acquires ‘Gavia’ AUVs from Teledyne for underwater operations.

Sweden has entered into an agreement with Teledyne Marine to acquire “Gavia” autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) aimed at strengthening its mine countermeasure operations. Valued at 190 million Swedish kronor...

February 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Elistair to deliver tethered mini-drones to an unnamed defense partner.

Elistair has secured a €3 million ($3.1 million) contract to supply its Kronos tethered unmanned aerial system to an allied military customer. The package includes training, spare parts, and...

February 12, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Netherlands becomes the first customer for the Pilatus PC-7 MKX trainer aircraft.

The Netherlands has become the first nation to procure Pilatus’ latest PC-7 MKX flight training system, following the signing of a new contract. The agreement includes eight PC-7 MKX...

February 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

Latvia purchases Patria 6×6 APCs to support Ukraine’s military.

Latvia has acquired Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. According to the announcement, deliveries of the unspecified number of vehicles will start later this year....

February 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus finalizes NH90 Caïman helicopter deliveries for the French Army.

France has received its final NH90 Caïman Tactical Transport Helicopter from Airbus, completing a delivery program initiated in 2011 to supply 63 helicopters in a customized “Standard 1” configuration...