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January 27, 2025
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Design for Future Thunder Patrol Ships Unveiled by Lithuanian Naval Contractor

Western Baltic Engineering, a Lithuanian shipbuilding firm, has presented the conceptual design for the Lithuanian Navy’s Perkūnas (Thunder) class patrol boats. This milestone aligns with Vilnius’ strategic objective to...

January 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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World’s First Balloon-Launched High-Altitude UAV Developed by Canadian Firm

The world’s first high-altitude balloon-launched payload delivery system, developed by Landing Zones Canada, has completed flight testing. This milestone finalizes the development of the Eagle Advanced Payload Delivery System,...

‘Sanjay’ Battlefield Surveillance System Unveiled by India to Boost Combat Awareness

India has introduced the “Sanjay,” a state-of-the-art battlefield surveillance system designed to significantly enhance the Indian Army’s operational capabilities. Created in collaboration with the state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited, the...

Greece Takes Delivery of 30th Enhanced F-16 Viper from Lockheed Martin

The Hellenic Air Force has received its 30th upgraded F-16 Viper from Lockheed Martin, a U.S. defense contractor. This upgrade significantly enhances Greece’s defense and its ability to operate...

January 24, 2025
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New Poseidon H10 MkIII Unmanned Recon System Unveiled by Ukraine

Ukraine has introduced the Poseidon H10 MkIII, a sophisticated unmanned aerial system (UAS) developed to boost reconnaissance capabilities on the battlefield. Commissioned for testing in 2022, this drone incorporates...

$1 Billion Deal in the Works as Indian Army Plans Major Pinaka MBRL Ammo Purchase

Within a month, the Indian Army plans to place procurement orders exceeding $1 billion for Pinaka MBRL ammunition. These orders are set to be confirmed before the fiscal year...

January 23, 2025
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Land Platforms
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US-Produced HIMARS Rocket Launchers Delivered to Estonian Armed Forces

At Lockheed Martin’s Arkansas headquarters, Estonia formally received six High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) as part of a $200-million agreement signed in December 2022. The contract between the...

January 23, 2025
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UK Rolls Out Its First Locally Built Boxer Armored Combat Vehicle

At the International Armoured Vehicle Conference in Farnborough, the UK unveiled its “first fully British-made” Boxer armored vehicle. Manufactured completely on British soil, about 75 percent of its parts...

French Military to Receive PC-7 Training Fleet Under Babcock Contract

Babcock has been awarded a contract to deliver Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft to the French Air and Space Force and the French Navy. The 795-million-euro ($827.9 million) contract...

January 23, 2025
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First Mine-Hunter Unmanned System Delivered to French Naval Forces

As part of the SLAMF Future Mine Countermeasures System program, the French Navy has received its inaugural mine warfare surface drone. This drone features a towed sonar connected to...