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February 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

U.S. Army expands its fleet of Switchblade loitering munitions from AeroVironment.

AeroVironment has been awarded a contract to supply its flagship Switchblade loitering munition systems to the US Army. Valued at $288 million, this deal is part of a five-year...

February 4, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Instro awarded an additional $20 million contract for night vision goggles for British forces.

Instro Precision Technologies has been awarded a £16 million ($20 million) contract to supply additional XACT nv33 compact night vision goggles (NVGs) to the British Armed Forces. So far,...

February 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Sweden purchases Mk82 bombs from Rheinmetall to arm its Gripen fighter jets.

Sweden has signed a contract with Rheinmetall to purchase Mk82 bombs for its Gripen fighter jets, aiming to boost the Swedish Air Force’s ground attack capabilities. The deal, worth...

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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Naval Platforms

Australia receives its first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel.

The Australian Ministry of Defence has received the first of six Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) from Luerssen Australia, a subsidiary of NVL Group. As part of the SEA...

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 23, 2025
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Naval Platforms

French Navy receives its first next-gen marine mine-hunting drone.

The French Navy has taken delivery of its first mine warfare surface drone under the Future Mine Countermeasures System (SLAMF) program. Equipped with a towed sonar linked to a...

January 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

Babcock to supply PC-7 trainer aircraft for French military pilot programs.

Babcock has secured a contract to provide Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft to both the French Air and Space Force and the French Navy. Valued at 795 million euros...

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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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...