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March 18, 2025
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Smart Land Defense Camouflage Technology Developed by European Defence Agency

The first phase of a project to create intelligent camouflage technologies for military vehicles and gear has come to an end, according to the European Defense Agency (EDA). The...

March 17, 2025
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MilDef to Provide Cybersecurity Parts for BAE Systems CV90 Vehicles

The deal, worth 40 million Swedish krona ($3.9 million), will see military tech business MilDef provide tough cybersecurity equipment for BAE Systems Hägglunds’ CV90 tracked armored combat vehicles. The...

March 17, 2025
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For Arctic missions, Royal Marines Commandos are given snowmobiles with higher speeds.

To improve their capacity for reconnaissance, raids, and strike operations in the Arctic, the Royal Marines Commandos have acquired 159 new snowmobiles. The Lynx Brutal Over Snow Reconnaissance Vehicles...

March 17, 2025
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The Indian military trials its ‘VEER’ electric all-terrain stealth vehicle.

The VEER electric tactical all-terrain vehicle (E-TATV) made in India has undergone its first military testing to determine if it may be used in defense. The testing comes after...

March 13, 2025
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French Caesar considered as a potential replacement for Soviet artillery in Bulgaria

As a substitute for the Soviet 2S1 “Gvozdika” 122-mm self-propelled artillery systems, Bulgaria is contemplating purchasing the Caesar self-propelled 155mm howitzer. In addition to the IRIS-T air defense system,...

March 12, 2025
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Indian Army T-72 Soviet battle tanks to get new engines from Russia

Rosoboronexport has been granted a $248 million contract by the Indian Ministry of Defense to provide contemporary engines for the army’s T-72 Ural main battle tanks. The agreement stipulates...

March 10, 2025
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Textron Secures the US Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle Program

Textron Systems is said to have won the US Army’s program to create its first Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV). According to three individuals familiar with the program, Textron’s RIPSAW...

March 10, 2025
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South Korea’s Black Panther Tank Order Will Be Doubled by Poland

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

March 10, 2025
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As part of a modernization push, the US Army takes delivery of its first JLTVs and Strykers.

The first Stryker armored fighting vehicles and Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) were delivered to the US Army in Pennsylvania as part of the service’s ground combat fleet modernization...

March 6, 2025
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Backpackable Counter-Explosive Robots Delivered to Australian Defence Forces

To improve the Australian Defence Forces’ (ADF) counter-explosive capabilities, Babcock Australasia has provided backpackable robot systems that are ready for use. The company’s Squad Packable Utility Robots (SPUR) Remote...