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April 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The Italian Navy’s Todaro submarines will be modernized under a contract signed by OCCAR.

The initial group of Italian Navy U212A Todaro-class submarines will be upgraded under the Near Future Submarine (NFS) program, according to a contract modification signed by the European intergovernmental...

April 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

The prototype of the French Army’s Caïman Special Operations Helicopter was unveiled by Airbus.

At an international special operations exhibition in Martignas-sur-Jalle, Airbus unveiled the prototype of the French Army’s NH90 Caïman Standard 2 multirole helicopter. The aircraft is a component of Paris’...

April 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

The Slovak Air Force now has two more F-16 Vipers.

As part of a US foreign military sale in 2019, the Slovak Air Force acquired two more F-16 Viper fighter jets. These are the nation’s fourth and fifth F-16s,...

April 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

In 19 days, the United Kingdom used Viking Arms to provide 180 first-person view (FPV) drones.

To aid in British Army training, the UK Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Viking Arms for the prompt delivery of 180 inexpensive, first-person view (FPV) drones....

April 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Nigeria Unveils ‘Africa’s First’ Kamikaze Attack Drone

In a significant advancement for Africa’s capacity to create cutting-edge defense technologies, the Nigerian army has introduced the continent’s “first and largest” attack drone. The drone, created in partnership...

Thales Hybrid Kits Improve the Connectivity of French Army Vehicles

Thales has been awarded a contract by the French defense procurement organization to provide hybrid networking equipment for French Army vehicles. The modular kits offer access to high-speed commercial...

April 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

Embraer C-390 Millennium Airlifters purchased by Swedish Air Force

Sweden has bought Embraer C-390 Millennium transport planes for its air force. The agreement, which was announced at a defense and aerospace event in Brazil, calls for the delivery...

April 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

State-of-the-Art Military Snowmobiles for Harsh Arctic Operations Unveiled by Polaris

The 2026 Military 850 TITAN 155 arctic workhorse vehicle, which is powered by the 850 Patriot engine, has 25% more torque and horsepower than the 2025 Military 650 TITAN...

April 2, 2025
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Land Platforms

With a Saab RBS 70 NG order, Latvia strengthens its air defenses.

According to a framework agreement, the Latvian Ministry of Defense has placed an order with Saab for an air defense system. Saab will provide its short-range, ground-based RBS 70...

April 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

AeroVironment receives a contract from the German military to supply bomb disposal UGVs.

The German armed forces have reached an agreement with AeroVironment for the delivery of unmanned ground systems used to detonate bombs. The package includes 41 Telemax HT300 large-class advanced...