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Leonardo DRS BMS Selected for Thai Stryker Fleet

Under a contract valued at more than $7 million, Leonardo DRS will supply and install advanced battle management systems on the Royal Thai Army’s Stryker 8×8 armored vehicles. The...

February 13, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Elistair to Provide Tethered Drone to Defense Partner

French drone developer Elistair has signed a €3 million ($3.1 million) agreement to deliver its Kronos “drone-in-a-box” tethered aerial system to a partner military force. The deal covers system...

February 13, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Buys Gavia Underwater Drones from Teledyne

To bolster its mine countermeasure capabilities, Sweden has signed a 190 million SEK ($17 million) deal with Teledyne Marine for the supply of “Gavia” autonomous underwater vehicles. The agreement,...

February 13, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Milrem to Debut New 8×8 Robotic Combat Vehicle

Milrem Robotics of Estonia is set to debut its advanced HAVOC 8×8 Robotic Combat Vehicle at IDEX 2025 in the UAE. Described by the company as the “pinnacle of...

February 13, 2025
G.Krish
Combat Service and Support Equipment
R&D

Royal Navy EW System Reaches Final Testing Stage

The first production unit of the Royal Navy’s advanced MEWSIC (Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integrated Capability) has exited the assembly line and entered its final phase of testing and...

February 12, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms
R&D

Rauma Delivers First Pohjanmaa Corvette Hull to Finland

The hull of Finland’s first Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette has been completed by Rauma Marine Constructions, marking a key milestone in the vessel’s production. Final outfitting is now underway in...

February 12, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Iran Displays Upgraded Bavar-373 During Drills

During the “Eqtedar” military drills held in Iran’s central Isfahan province, an improved version of the domestically produced Bavar-373 air defense system was unveiled. The updated system now features...

Netherlands First to Purchase Pilatus PC-7 MKX Trainer

Pilatus has secured its first customer for the new PC-7 MKX flight training system, with the Netherlands signing a contract for its acquisition. The deal covers eight aircraft, four...

February 11, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Patria Delivers Acoustic Minesweepers to Norway

Patria has completed the delivery of SONAC ACS acoustic minesweeping systems to the Royal Norwegian Navy, fulfilling an order placed in 2021 for an undisclosed sum. The first units...

February 11, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

France Teams Up with KNDS, Safran on Robotic Land Systems

The French defense procurement agency (DGA) has formalized a seven-year framework agreement with KNDS France and Safran Electronics & Defense to advance research into robotic ground systems. Under the...