Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

April 7, 2025
Admin
Air Platforms

The first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft was delivered by Air Tractor and L3Harris.

The first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft has been delivered to the US Air Force Special Operations Command by Air Tractor and L3Harris. The Skyraider II is intended for...

April 4, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Agreement to Improve Todaro Submarines in the Italian Navy is Signed by OCCAR

Under the Near Future Submarine (NFS) program, the Italian Navy’s initial group of U212A Todaro-class submarines will be upgraded by a contract modification that the European intergovernmental agency Organisation...

April 4, 2025
Admin
Air Platforms

French Army Caïman Special Ops Helicopter Prototype Unveiled by Airbus

At an international special operations exhibition in Martignas-sur-Jalle, Airbus has presented the prototype of the French Army’s NH90 Caïman Standard 2 multirole helicopter. The aircraft is a component of...

April 4, 2025
Admin
Air Platforms

Two More F-16 Vipers for the Slovak Air Force

As part of a U.S. foreign military sale in 2019, the Slovak Air Force acquired two more F-16 Viper fighter planes. These are the fourth and fifth F-16s for...

April 3, 2025
Admin
Unmanned Systems

In 19 days, the UK uses Viking Arms to provide 180 FPV drones.

Viking Arms will be providing the UK Ministry of Defence with a fleet of 180 inexpensive, first-person view (FPV) drones in order to support British Army training. The expedited...

April 3, 2025
Admin
Unmanned Systems

‘Africa’s First’ Kamikaze Assault Drone Launched in Nigeria

In a significant step toward the continent’s capacity to create cutting-edge defense technologies, the Nigerian military has unveiled Africa’s “first and largest” attack drone. The drone, which was created...

Thales Hybrid Kits improve the connection between French military vehicles.

Thales has been awarded a contract by the French defense procurement organization to provide hybrid networking kits for French Army vehicles. The modular kits allow access to high-speed commercial...

April 3, 2025
Admin
Air Platforms

Four Embraer C-390 Millennium airlifters are purchased by the Swedish Air Force.

For its air force, Sweden has purchased Embraer C-390 Millennium transport planes. The agreement, which was made public at a defense and aerospace fair in Brazil, calls for four...

April 3, 2025
Admin
Land Platforms

For severe Arctic operations, Polaris unveils cutting-edge military snowmobiles.

The 2026 Military 850 TITAN 155 arctic workhorse vehicle is equipped with the 850 Patriot engine and has 25% greater torque and power than its predecessor, the 2025 Military...

April 2, 2025
Admin
Land Platforms

Saab receives an order for RBS 70 NG from Latvia, increasing its air defense capabilities.

Under a framework agreement, the Latvian Ministry of Defense has placed an order with Saab for an air defense system. The RBS 70 NG system, a short-range, ground-based system...