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February 3, 2025
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Land Platforms
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The first batch of six Caesar howitzers arrives in Estonia.

The first six Caesar self-propelled howitzers have been delivered to the Estonian Defense Forces. The Estonian and French defense procurement agencies and KNDS France reached an agreement in the...

February 3, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Patria is contracted by Germany to create a mortar transporter based on the CAVS system.

For the German Armed Forces, Germany and Patria have signed a research and development agreement for the Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) NEMO mortar and CAVS mortar command &...

January 27, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Lithuanian Company Presents Plans for the Navy’s Upcoming Thunder Patrol Boats

Western Baltic Engineering, a Lithuanian shipbuilder, has unveiled the conceptual design of the Perk?nas (Thunder) class patrol boats for the Lithuanian Navy. The project’s milestone aligns with Vilnius’ goal...

January 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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A Canadian business creates the first high-altitude drone in the world that is launched by a balloon.

The first high-altitude, balloon-launched payload delivery system in the world has been flight-tested by Landing Zones Canada. The Eagle Advanced Payload Delivery System, which includes capability demonstrations under severe...

The advanced battlefield surveillance system known as “Sanjay” was launched by India.

To greatly improve the operational capabilities of the Indian Army, India has launched a state-of-the-art battlefield surveillance system called the “Sanjay.” The system, which was created in partnership with...

January 27, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Lockheed Martin delivered Greece its 30th enhanced F-16 Viper.

The 30th updated F-16 Viper has been delivered to the Hellenic Air Force by the American company Lockheed Martin. This improvement improves Greece’s defense as well as its capacity...

January 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Ukraine Unveils the Poseidon H10 MkIII Drone for Sophisticated Reconnaissance

Ukraine has introduced the sophisticated Poseidon H10 MkIII unmanned aerial system (UAS), which aims to improve battlefield reconnaissance. The drone, which was initially contracted for testing in 2022, has...

The Indian Army plans to spend $1 billion on ammunition for the Pinaka MBRL.

The Indian Army intends to purchase more than $1 billion worth of Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) ammunition in a month. The procurement orders will be made before the...

January 23, 2025
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US-Made HIMARS Rocket Launchers Delivered to Estonia

The US defense company Lockheed Martin formally delivered six new High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Estonia at its Arkansas headquarters. It comes after a $200 million deal...

January 23, 2025
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Britain Unveils Its First Locally Made Armored Vehicle for Boxing

The “first fully British-made” Boxer armored vehicle was introduced by the UK at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference in Farnborough. With approximately 75 percent of its parts coming from...