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June 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

RNZAF NH90 Helicopters Get Full Fleet Overhaul for Greater Precision and Safety

New Zealand’s Air Force has delivered a fleet-wide NH90 modernization, focusing on software architecture, identification systems, and flight automation. The project was conducted at Base Ohakea, one of the...

June 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Rolls-Royce Secures Contract to Equip Korea’s Ulsan Frigates with Hybrid Propulsion

The Republic of Korea Navy will equip its future Ulsan-class warships with propulsion systems from Rolls-Royce, including its signature MT30 turbine, as well as diesel generators and propeller systems....

June 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Modern Landing Vessel Unveiled by Yantar USC

The Russian Navy has taken delivery of the RFS Vladimir Andreyev, the third ship in the Ivan Gren-class series, at a ceremony conducted by Yantar USC in Kaliningrad. This...

June 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus Completes Helicopter Delivery to Spanish Fleet

The Spanish Navy has added two NH90 MSPT helicopters to its fleet, delivered by Airbus Helicopters as part of a multi-phase modernization initiative. These are the first deliveries from...

June 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

Italian Military May Acquire New BvS10 Platforms

Iveco Defence Vehicles and BAE Systems Hägglunds have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the BvS10 all-terrain armored vehicle for service with the Italian Armed Forces. The agreement...

June 3, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Precision Rifle Scopes From Norway Ready for Deployment

The Norwegian military is enhancing its sniper capabilities with a newly signed $9 million contract awarded to Bertel O. Steen Defence & Security. The deal will provide forces with...

June 3, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Enhancing Soldier Focus: Pentagon’s New Health Program

Aiming to prioritize mental resilience, the US Department of Defense has initiated the Cognitive Monitoring Program to evaluate and support the cognitive health of its personnel. The initiative examines...

June 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

France’s Naval Group Unveils New Ship for Greece

The Hellenic Navy’s naval modernization effort progressed further with the launch of its third Kimon-class frigate, the HS Formion, by Naval Group at the Lorient shipyard in western France....

June 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Ukrainian Recon Drone Avoids GPS to Defeat Disruptions

The Ukrainian defense tech sector has rolled out the Buntar-3, an electric reconnaissance drone designed for high-efficiency missions in electronic warfare zones. Its key advantage lies in the ability...

June 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Drone Innovators Invited to Compete in Project G.I.

The U.S. military is taking a new approach to drone innovation with the rollout of Project G.I., a defense initiative designed to stimulate the rapid deployment of small and...