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February 7, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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$212M ‘High-Tech’ battle uniform unveiled in Greece

In order to prepare troops for contemporary threats, the Hellenic Armed Forces has introduced a state-of-the-art battle uniform. The uniform is made of modern materials and has cutting-edge features...

February 7, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

The United Kingdom recycles Tornado planes in order to 3D print parts for the next generation of combat aircraft engines.

The UK’s next generation of military aircraft will use 3D-printed new components made from ground-down parts of decommissioned Royal Air Force Tornado planes. Recycling was targeted for components with...

Portugal’s future Castelo Patrol boats will get navigation systems from OSI.

The Portuguese Navy’s six incoming Viana do Castelo-class offshore patrol boats will receive navigation solutions from OSI Maritime Systems under the terms of a contract. The company’s Integrated Navigation...

February 7, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Rostec delivers new BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles to the Russian Army.

This year, the first batch of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles were distributed to the Russian Armed Forces by Rostec. The achievement came after a thorough demonstration and technical evaluation...

Egypt receives $304 million in long-range radar sales approved by the United States.

Egypt’s $304 million purchase of the AN/TPS-78 long-range radar was approved by the US State Department. In addition to spare and repair parts, Cairo also sought an unknown quantity...

February 7, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

The Skyranger 30 Verification Model from Rheinmetall has been sent to Germany.

The first air defense vehicle with a Boxer Skyranger 30 cannon from Rheinmetall has been delivered to the Bundeswehr. This system is a verification model that will be used...

February 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

The first Turkish Bayraktar Akinci drones are delivered to Morocco

As part of a deal that was said to have been signed in 2023, Morocco has gotten its first consignment of Turkish Bayraktar Akinci drones. According to Forum FAR...

February 6, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Oshkosh Selected by Pentagon to Provide Several US Army Trucks

Oshkosh Defense has received numerous contracts from the US Department of Defense to supply a variety of military trucks for the US Army. The agreements, totaling about $214.8 million,...

February 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

AeroVironment to US Army Procures Additional Switchblade Kamikaze Drones

For the US Army, AeroVironment has secured a contract to supply its premier Switchblade loitering munition systems. The $288 million deal is a component of a five-year project that...

Scotland is the location of the British Army’s New Urban Warfare Training Facility.

To prepare soldiers for combat in urban settings, the British Army has opened a new training center in Scotland. The facility, which is situated in Dundee’s Oliver Barracks, is...