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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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Air Platforms

China to Hand Over FC-31 Fighters to Pakistan by Year-End

The Pakistani Air Force will soon enhance its aerial strength with the arrival of Chinese FC-31 stealth jets. The deal, hinted at during 2024 aircraft inductions from China, could...

NP Aerospace to Equip Canada’s New Logistics Vehicles With Blast-Proof Modules

NP Aerospace has been contracted to design and build armored transport capsules for the Canadian military’s LVM fleet. This three-year deal will see the company handle all stages—concept, testing,...

June 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Latvia Taps German Partner to Deliver Israeli Spike Missile Systems

The Latvian defense ministry has ordered Israeli-made Spike anti-tank weapons for the army and national guard forces. The €81-million ($92.6 million) agreement includes support hardware and ammunition, with quantities...

June 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon, Northrop Trial Longer-Burning Rocket for Army’s New Air Defense Weapon

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have finished testing new rocket propulsion for the Army’s Next-Gen Short-Range Interceptor, meant to succeed the Stinger missile. These rocket motors incorporate Highly Loaded Grain...

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...

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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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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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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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...