Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

February 14, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Saab Universal Tank and anti-aircraft systems are ordered by BAE for the CV90s.

BAE Systems Hägglunds, the original equipment manufacturer of the Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) infantry fighting vehicle, has awarded Saab a 700-million Swedish kronor ($63 million) contract to supply the...

February 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation

For the Canadian Air Force, CAE will create the next generation of fighter jet training.

The Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Fighter Lead-in Training (FFLIT) program will be created by CAE, which Canada has chosen. Ottawa’s initiative to train pilots in the operation of...

February 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

The STOL Patrol Aircraft is given to the Danish Home Guard.

To improve its support for the broader defense and police force, Denmark’s Home Guard has received two De Havilland Twin Otter short takeoff and landing (STOL) utility planes. Through...

February 14, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Leonardo DRS Battle Management Systems for the Thai Army’s Stryker Fleet

For the Royal Thai Army’s Stryker 8×8 armored fighting vehicles, Leonardo DRS has signed a deal to provide and install battle management systems. The company will provide its own...

February 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Elistair to Provide Tethered Tiny Drone to Military Partner

Elistair has struck a deal to supply an allied military force with a tethered miniature unmanned aerial vehicle. The 3 million euro ($3.1 million) agreement will provide the company’s...

February 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Teledyne provides Sweden with “Gavia” autonomous underwater vehicles.

To improve its mine countermeasures capabilities, Sweden has made an agreement with Teledyne Marine to purchase “Gavia” autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV). The agreement, which has the potential to be...

February 13, 2025
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Land Platforms

The debut of a new 8×8 robotic combat vehicle by Milrem Robotics

At IDEX 2025 in the UAE, Estonian defense company Milrem Robotics will introduce its HAVOC 8×8 Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV). According to the corporation, the new technology will “represent...

February 13, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

The Next-Gen Electronic Warfare System for the Royal Navy is in its final test phase.

The first component of the Royal Navy’s next-generation electronic warfare system has come off the assembly line and is currently going through its last testing and improvements. The Maritime...

February 12, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Finland’s first Pohjanmaa corvette hull is finished by Rauma.

The hull design of the Finnish Navy’s first multi-purpose Pohjanmaa-class corvette has been completed by Rauma Marine Constructions. The ship’s equipment will still be installed in Satakunta, in southern...

February 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

The improved Bavar-373 air defense system is displayed by Iran during drills.

The “Eqtedar” military exercises in the central province of Isfahan saw the introduction of an improved version of Iran’s domestically produced Bavar-373 air defense missile system. The updated Bavar-373...