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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

Italy Receives Its First AW249 Phoenix Combat Helicopters for the Army

As part of Italy’s rotor wing modernization program for the army, Leonardo has delivered the first set of AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) assault helicopters to the nation. The project, which...

Northrop Grumman and the United States and Poland have inked air defense agreements worth $1.4 billion.

Two agreements totaling $1.4 billion have been signed between Northrop Grumman and the United States and Poland for the delivery of air and missile defense gear. The first agreement...

Saab Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft Systems for CV90s Ordered by BAE

Saab has been contracted to provide the Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System (UTAAS) sighting and fire control system for the Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) infantry fighting vehicle. As the...

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...

February 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

The Danish Home Guard now has STOL patrol aircraft.

Two De Havilland Twin Otter short takeoff and landing (STOL) utility planes have been delivered to Denmark’s Home Guard in order to increase its assistance to the broader defense...

Leonardo DRS Battle Management Systems to be Installed on Thai Army Stryker Fleet

For the Royal Thai Army’s Stryker 8×8 armored combat vehicles, Leonardo DRS has agreed to deliver and install battle management systems. The firm will supply its patented command, control,...

February 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

The military partner will receive a small tethered drone from Elistair.

Elistair has agreed to supply a tethered tiny unmanned aerial vehicle to an allied military force. The agreement, which costs 3 million euros ($3.1 million), covers the company’s flagship...

February 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Teledyne provides Sweden with the ‘Gavia’ autonomous underwater vehicles.

In order to improve its mine countermeasures capabilities, Sweden has agreed to purchase “Gavia” autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) from Teledyne Marine. The deal is worth 190 million Swedish kronor...