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February 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

AeroVironment sells more Switchblade kamikaze drones to the US Army.

For the US Army, AeroVironment has been awarded a contract to provide its flagship Switchblade loitering munition systems. The $288 million deal is a component of a five-year contract...

February 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

For US Special Operations, Cyberlux Demonstrates Rotary Wing Drone in Arctic Conditions

In Norway, the American tech business Cyberlux Corporation has tested its rotary-wing unmanned aerial system (UAS) for the US Special Operations Command. The event, which took place in Rena,...

February 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Albatros Maritime Patrol Aircraft of the French Navy Completes First Flight

The first flight of the French Navy’s Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance and intervention plane took place at the Bordeaux-Mérignac airport. Paris awarded local defense manufacturer Dassault Aviation up...

February 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The First Arafura Offshore Patrol Vessel Is Accepted by Australia

Luerssen Australia, an NVL Group company, delivered the first of six Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPV) to the Australian Ministry of Defence. In 2018, Canberra and the German shipbuilder...

February 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

A Ukrainian Business Introduces Its Shark-M Reconnaissance Drone

The Shark-M unmanned aerial vehicle, which can perform deep reconnaissance and function as a signal repeater for strike drones, was recently released by the Ukrainian company Ukrspecsystems. The Shark-M...

February 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

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

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

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

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...

January 27, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

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...