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Sweden Expands Vehicle Program With 100 Iveco Medical Units

The Swedish Armed Forces have ordered 100 medical 4×4 vehicles under a 2023 framework for light tactical mobility. Iveco Defence Vehicles will handle production, marking the second phase of...

June 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

General Atomics Sends Final Reaper Drone to USMC

At Grey Butte Field Airport, General Atomics delivered the last MQ-9A Reaper drone ordered by the US Marine Corps. The event concludes the Corps’ three-year procurement program tied to...

June 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

Romania Contracts German ACS for Light Armored Vehicle Fleet

Romania has sealed a deal with Armoured Car Systems to acquire Enok AB light armored patrol vehicles. The vehicles will support mobile anti-tank strategies of the Romanian Armed Forces....

June 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

EDGE Secures Multibillion-Dollar Patrol Vessel Deal With Kuwait Navy

EDGE, a leading UAE state-owned defense firm, has announced a $2.45 billion deal with Kuwait for the supply of eight Falaj-3 patrol vessels, along with full lifecycle services. The...

June 5, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Ukraine Expands Air Defense With New IRIS-T Systems From Germany

Ukraine is set to receive four advanced IRIS-T missile systems from Germany’s Diehl Defence under a contract worth $2.5 billion, strengthening its defensive posture in the ongoing conflict. The...

June 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

Turkey Transfers Advanced Helicopters to Somalia for Air and Naval Support

Somalia has acquired a new fleet of helicopters from Turkey, further solidifying defense ties between the two countries. Three T129 Atak attack helicopters have been assigned to Somalia’s air...

June 5, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Sweden Orders Ground-Based TPY-4 Radar From Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin will supply Sweden with its TPY-4 ground radar system, designed to provide high-precision tracking and early warning detection of air threats. This AESA-powered radar offers enhanced reliability...

June 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Australia Provides Guardian-Class Vessel to Support Maldivian Maritime Patrols

Australia has agreed to transfer a Guardian-class patrol vessel to the Maldives, marking a pivotal step in strengthening bilateral defense collaboration. The ship will serve the Maldives by monitoring...

June 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Saab, Maxar to Develop GPS-Independent Drone Capabilities With Satellite Mapping

Maxar Intelligence has teamed up with Saab to deliver next-gen battle solutions by enhancing drones with space-derived tech. This includes fusing Maxar’s satellite imagery and terrain data into Saab’s...

June 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

South Korea Introduces Naval Carrier Concept with Manned-Autonomous Integration

The Ghost Commander II, South Korea’s newly introduced carrier concept, is designed to execute complex missions using both manned and unmanned systems in unison. Developed by Hanwha Ocean, the...