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With 600 radios, Indra to Update Canadian Defense Air Traffic Control

Indra is under contract with Canada to supply around 600 radios for its air traffic management infrastructure. The agreement, which is worth more than 13 million euros ($13.5 million),...

March 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

For American B-1B and F-16 aircraft, the Air Industries Group acquires a deal for landing gear.

Air Industries Group has won agreements to provide landing gear parts for the US Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet and B-1B Lancer heavy bomber. The New York-based...

Denmark will get seven Sjøbjørn rescue ships built by a Norwegian firm.

Norwegian shipbuilder Maritime Partner has been contracted by Denmark to build seven Sjøbjørn 71 boats for the Danish Coastal Rescue Service. The incoming fleet will play a “major role”...

March 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Turkish Akinci Drone tested with locally produced AESA radar

Baykar, a Turkish defense company, has flight-tested the Murad 100-A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar on its Akinci long-range combat drone. The Aselsan radar, which is made for...

ELT Group Selected by Rohde & Schwarz for Electronic Support Measures for German and Polish Warships

ELT Group has been chosen by Rohde & Schwarz to supply electronic warfare components for the German Navy’s F124 class frigates and the Polish Navy’s new Miecznick class multirole...

This year, the US Army will deploy the long-range hypersonic weapon known as the ‘Dark Eagle.’

After protracted delays brought about by several testing failures, the US Army is anticipated to put its “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic weapon (LRHW) into service this year. A recent...

New Colombian frigate to receive combat and fire control systems from Saab

Saab has secured a contract to equip the Colombian Navy’s new frigate with advanced management systems, sensors, and radars. The deal includes the 9LV Combat Management System and the...

February 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

A Layered, Scalable Counter-Drone System is Unveiled by Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has introduced a scalable, layered counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) designed to detect, track, and neutralize threats.The company, along with undisclosed partners, successfully demonstrated the system’s ability to...

February 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Turkish Army to Receive Altu? Armored Combat Vehicles from BMC

Turkey has contracted local automotive manufacturer BMC to supply Altu? 8×8 armored combat vehicles to its land forces. Under the terms, the ?zmir-based company will provide 29 hulls of...

February 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

$30 million in V-BAT drones to be purchased by the Romanian Navy

The Romanian Naval Forces will acquire MQ-35A V-BAT vertical take-off and landing drones from the US. A total of two V-BAT systems, each consisting of four drones, will be...