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March 11, 2025
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Naval Platforms

For the Coast Guard’s next generation of polar icebreakers, Canada grants contracts.

As part of the government’s National Shipbuilding Strategy, Canada has contracted local shipbuilders to begin developing the coast guard’s modern polar icebreakers. The project, which was awarded to Vancouver...

March 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

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...

March 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Taiwan’s military will acquire four different kinds of attack drones.

According to a top officer, the Taiwanese military will soon be deploying four different kinds of kamikaze drones to increase its lethality in the face of rising threats from...

March 10, 2025
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Irving Signs Contract for First Canadian Navy River Destroyers’ Construction

The first of 15 River-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy will be built by Irving Shipbuilding, located in Nova Scotia. The agreement formalizes the construction of three initial...

March 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

South Korea to receive twice as many Black Panther Tanks from Poland

As part of the expansion of its army’s heavy fleet, Poland has announced its intention to purchase more K2 Black Panther main battle tanks from South Korea. The statement...

March 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

As part of a modernization initiative, the US Army gets its first Strykers and JLTVs.

As part of the service’s ground combat fleet modernization program, the US Army has received the first Stryker armored fighting vehicles and Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) in Pennsylvania....

March 10, 2025
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New versions of the ULAQ unmanned sea vehicle are headed to the Turkish Navy.

Two new iterations of the ULAQ armed unmanned sea vehicle will be provided to the Turkish Naval Forces by the Turkish businesses ARES Shipyard and Meteksan Defense, according to...

March 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

The TB-001K ‘Scorpion’ combat drones made in China are purchased by Morocco.

As part of its continuous efforts to modernize its defense capabilities and foster closer ties with Beijing, Morocco has purchased Chinese-made TB-001K “Scorpion” reconnaissance and assault drones. The unmanned...

March 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Backpackable counter-explosive robots for the Australian Defense Forces

To improve the Australian Defence Forces’ (ADF) counter-explosive capabilities, Babcock Australasia has delivered ready-to-use, backpackable robot systems. The company’s Squad Packable Utility Robots (SPUR) Remote Positioning Vehicles – Light...

March 5, 2025
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Soldier Systems

For its diving operations, the Swedish Armed Forces purchases air compressors for breathing.

Granzow has been given a contract by Sweden to supply the military with up to 160 breathing air compressors for usage in diving. For respiratory equipment like scuba tanks...