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February 19, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Middle Eastern clients will get 35,000 Batlskin helmets from Galvion.

Galvion has been contracted by a number of Middle Eastern clients to supply 35,000 Batlskin helmet systems. The agreements cover two different kinds of helmets: the Batlskin VIPER and...

February 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

The Jump 20-X UAS, designed for maritime applications, was introduced by AeroVironment.

At IDEX 2025, AeroVironment, the company that makes the US Army’s Switchblade drones, debuted its Jump 20-X unmanned aerial system (UAS). The Jump 20-X is an autonomous, AI-powered aircraft...

February 19, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

‘Magnus,’ a hybrid off-road military vehicle, is unveiled by a company in the United Arab Emirates.

The “Magnus,” an innovative hybrid off-road military vehicle made by the Emirati firm Eneron, is intended to transform border security and quick response procedures. The Magnus has a sleek,...

The Vegvisir Unveils Its Military VR Command and Control System

At the International Defence Exhibition & Conference 2025 in the United Arab Emirates, Vegvisir, an Estonian-Croatian defense business, introduced its Virtual Command Station. The small command and control (C2)...

The Dutch Air Force will use flight simulators supplied by Rheinmetall to train its pilots on the C-390.

Rheinmetall will provide flight simulators for the C-390 transport aircraft to train Royal Netherlands Air Force pilots and ground crew, under a contract with Embraer. The agreement covers a...

IDEX 2025 will see the debut of Saab’s coastal radar.

The International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in the United Arab Emirates will see the debut of Saab’s Coast Control Radar. With ramifications for national sovereignty and the broader...

February 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

February 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation
R&D

The Canadian Air Force will receive training for the next generation of fighter planes from CAE.

The Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Fighter Lead-in Training (FFLIT) program will be developed by CAE, according to Canada. Ottawa’s initiative, called FFLIT, is designed to train pilots to...