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February 19, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

AeroVironment Debuts Jump 20-X UAS for Naval Use

At IDEX 2025, AeroVironment debuted the Jump 20-X UAS, a maritime-optimized evolution of its Jump-20 vertical take-off and landing drone. Equipped with AI capabilities, the autonomous aircraft is tailored...

February 19, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms
New Product Launches

UAE Unveils ‘Magnus’ Hybrid Military Off-Roader

Emirati defense firm Eneron has launched the “Magnus,” an advanced hybrid off-road vehicle engineered to redefine border patrol and quick-response capabilities. Sporting a bold, rugged design with composite armor...

Vegvisir Launches VR Command Solution for Defense

Vegvisir, a defense startup from Estonia and Croatia, has presented its Virtual Command Station at IDEX 2025 in the United Arab Emirates. This lightweight and mobile command and control...

Dutch Air Force Taps Rheinmetall for C-390 Simulators

Rheinmetall has been selected by Embraer to provide advanced C-390 transport aircraft simulation systems for training Royal Netherlands Air Force personnel. The package comprises a Full Flight and Mission...

Saab to Reveal Coastal Radar at IDEX 2025

At the upcoming International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in the UAE, Saab will introduce its new Coast Control Radar. Designed to safeguard national waters and manage maritime movement,...

Italy Receives First AW249 Phoenix Helicopters for Army

As part of its army rotorcraft modernization plan, Italy has ordered the first tranche of AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) attack helicopters from Leonardo. The program, initiated in 2017, envisions a...

US and Poland Ink $1.4B Air Defense Contracts with Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman has landed a pair of contracts worth a combined $1.4 billion to supply advanced air and missile defense systems to the U.S. and Poland. The initial $481-million,...

BAE Orders Saab Tank and Anti-Air Systems for CV90s

BAE Systems Hägglunds has awarded Saab a 700-million SEK ($63 million) contract to deliver its UTAAS sighting and fire control system for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle. Specifically designed...

February 14, 2025
G.Krish
Training and Simulation
R&D

CAE to Create Next-Gen Fighter Training for Canada

The Royal Canadian Air Force has selected CAE to develop its Future Fighter Lead-in Training (FFLIT) program, aimed at readying pilots for the F-35 Lightning II fighter fleet. The...

STOL Patrol Aircraft Delivered to Danish Home Guard

To strengthen its domestic mission capabilities, Denmark’s Home Guard has taken delivery of two De Havilland Twin Otter short takeoff and landing aircraft under an eight-year lease agreement. The...