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January 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Textron Systems’ MK 4.8 HQ Aerosonde Drone is Delivered to the US Army

As part of the Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems program, Textron Systems’ MK 4.8 Hybrid Quad (HQ) Aerosonde drone was transferred to the US Army. The handover from the...

January 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Rheinmetall ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun is ordered by Ukraine.

Rheinmetall has been contracted by Ukraine to provide 35mm ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun. The purchase, which is sponsored by Germany, comprises 180,000 rounds of High Explosive Incendiary...

January 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

A California-based business has secured a $100 million drone deal with the US Air Force.

Firestorm Labs has secured a $100 million contract with the US Air Force for its little unmanned aerial systems. The contract requires the California-based startup to provide its flagship...

January 7, 2025
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Land Platforms

The newest T-90M and T-72M tanks, which have more than 100 enhancements, are delivered to Russia.

As battlefield losses continue to pile up, Russia’s Uralvagonzavod has provided the Russian Army with new batches of improved T-90M and T-72B3M main battle tanks. According to the Russian...

January 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Turkey Starts Building Three Warships Made in the Country

The Turkish Navy has started building three locally manufactured ships: the MILDEN submarine, the MUGEM aircraft carrier, and a TF-2000 destroyer. To mark the occasion, a symbolic first weld...

January 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The Pakistan Navy receives the fourth Yarmook Patrol ship for Damen.

The fourth Yarmook-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), built by Damen, has been delivered to the Pakistan Navy in Constanta, Romania. The Dutch shipyard was granted the contract to construct...

January 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

The United States sells Lithuania tactical radios and switchblade drones.

Lithuania has made several agreements to buy small unmanned aerial systems and manpack radios from the United States. Among the agreements are the purchase of AeroVironment’s Switchblade 600, valued...

January 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

US and Pakistan to Send Military Aircraft to Sri Lanka

To improve its air force capabilities, Sri Lanka is acquiring more American Bell 206 helicopters and a Pakistani Chengdu J-7 plane. The investment calls for eight of the 206...

January 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

Estonia receives its 4×4 and 6×6 military trucks from Volvo.

As part of a modernization initiative agreed upon in 2023, the Estonian Defense Forces received 4×4 and 6×6 military trucks from Volvo. The Volvo fleet, which integrates the company’s...

January 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

For the Italian Army, Rheinmetall offers a KF41 Lynx testbed vehicle.

Ahead of its first order, Rheinmetall has given the Italian Army a KF41 Lynx infantry combat vehicle for testing. The initiative is part of Rome’s preparations to embrace new...