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March 24, 2025
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The First HIMARS Arrives in Australia via the United States

As part of a foreign military sale with the US, the Australian Defence Force has acquired its first M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). The handover is a...

March 24, 2025
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The US Long-Range Missiles Are Battle-Tested by the Australian Army

Following a 2023 defense strategic review, Australia expedited the acquisition of the HIMARS system, a “game changer” mobile long-range US rocket system that Ukraine has employed with devastating effectiveness...

March 19, 2025
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Sweden and Saab Introduce Counter-Drone Technology That Was Created in Only Three Months

In a record 84 days, Sweden and Saab have created and tested a counter-unmanned aerial system (UAS). The “Loke,” a modular and scalable mobile c-UAS technology, was introduced by...

March 18, 2025
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Innovative camouflage technology for land defense is being developed by the European Defense Agency.

The first phase of a project to create intelligent camouflage technologies for military vehicles and gear has come to an end, according to the European Defense Agency (EDA). The...

March 17, 2025
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BAE Systems CV90 vehicles will receive cybersecurity components from MilDef.

The deal, worth 40 million Swedish krona ($3.9 million), will see military tech business MilDef provide tough cybersecurity equipment for BAE Systems Hägglunds’ CV90 tracked armored combat vehicles. The...

March 17, 2025
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Royal Marines Commandos get speedier snowmobiles for use in Arctic operations.

To improve their capacity for reconnaissance, raids, and strike operations in the Arctic, the Royal Marines Commandos have acquired 159 new snowmobiles. The Lynx Brutal Over Snow Reconnaissance Vehicles...

March 17, 2025
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The ‘VEER’ electric all-terrain stealth vehicle from India is tested by the military.

The VEER electric tactical all-terrain vehicle (E-TATV) made in India has undergone its first military testing to determine if it may be used in defense. The testing comes after...

March 13, 2025
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French Caesar is being considered as a replacement for Soviet artillery in Bulgaria.

As a substitute for the Soviet 2S1 “Gvozdika” 122-mm self-propelled artillery systems, Bulgaria is contemplating purchasing the Caesar self-propelled 155mm howitzer. In addition to the IRIS-T air defense system,...

March 12, 2025
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India’s army T-72 Soviet battle tanks will receive new engines from Russia.

Rosoboronexport has been given a $248 million deal by the Indian Ministry of Defence to supply contemporary engines for the army’s T-72 Ural main battle tanks. According to the...

March 10, 2025
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The US Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle Program is awarded to Textron.

According to three sources familiar with the U.S. Army’s program to create its first Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV), Textron Systems has apparently been chosen as the winner. Textron’s RIPSAW...