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February 19, 2025
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Land Platforms

‘Magnus,’ a hybrid off-road military vehicle, is unveiled by a company in the United Arab Emirates.

The “Magnus,” an innovative hybrid off-road military vehicle made by the Emirati firm Eneron, is intended to transform border security and quick response procedures. The Magnus has a sleek,...

February 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

The Vegvisir Unveils Its Military VR Command and Control System

At the International Defence Exhibition & Conference 2025 in the United Arab Emirates, Vegvisir, an Estonian-Croatian defense business, introduced its Virtual Command Station. The small command and control (C2)...

February 18, 2025
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Training and Simulation

The Dutch Air Force will use flight simulators supplied by Rheinmetall to train its pilots on the C-390.

Rheinmetall will provide flight simulators for the C-390 transport aircraft to train Royal Netherlands Air Force pilots and ground crew, under a contract with Embraer. The agreement covers a...

February 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

IDEX 2025 will see the debut of Saab’s coastal radar.

The International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in the United Arab Emirates will see the debut of Saab’s Coast Control Radar. With ramifications for national sovereignty and the broader...

February 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Italy Receives Its First AW249 Phoenix Combat Helicopters for the Army

As part of Italy’s rotor wing modernization program for the army, Leonardo has delivered the first set of AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) assault helicopters to the nation. The project, which...

February 17, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Northrop Grumman and the United States and Poland have inked air defense agreements worth $1.4 billion.

Two agreements totaling $1.4 billion have been signed between Northrop Grumman and the United States and Poland for the delivery of air and missile defense gear. The first agreement...

February 14, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Saab Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft Systems for CV90s Ordered by BAE

Saab has been contracted to provide the Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System (UTAAS) sighting and fire control system for the Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) infantry fighting vehicle. As the...

February 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation

The Canadian Air Force will receive training for the next generation of fighter planes from CAE.

The Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Fighter Lead-in Training (FFLIT) program will be developed by CAE, according to Canada. Ottawa’s initiative, called FFLIT, is designed to train pilots to...

February 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

The Danish Home Guard now has STOL patrol aircraft.

Two De Havilland Twin Otter short takeoff and landing (STOL) utility planes have been delivered to Denmark’s Home Guard in order to increase its assistance to the broader defense...

February 14, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Leonardo DRS Battle Management Systems to be Installed on Thai Army Stryker Fleet

For the Royal Thai Army’s Stryker 8×8 armored combat vehicles, Leonardo DRS has agreed to deliver and install battle management systems. The firm will supply its patented command, control,...