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February 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Albatros MPA Takes to the Skies for First Time

At Bordeaux-Mérignac airport, the French Navy conducted the first flight of its Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance and intervention aircraft. This milestone comes after the 2020 contract award from...

February 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

First Arafura OPV Handed Over to Australia

The Australian Ministry of Defence has taken delivery of the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) from Luerssen Australia, an NVL Group subsidiary, under the SEA 1180 program. Canberra...

February 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Ukrainian Company Introduces Advanced Shark-M Surveillance UAV

Ukrspecsystems, a Ukrainian firm, has launched the Shark-M UAV, which supports deep reconnaissance and acts as a communications relay for strike drones. The Shark-M retains the 3.4-meter (11-foot) wingspan...

February 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

First Shipment of Caesar Howitzers Arrives in Estonia

Estonia’s Defense Forces have received the initial batch of six Caesar self-propelled howitzers following a contract signed in summer 2024. The agreement, involving 12 Caesar MK1 units, was concluded...

February 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

Patria to Develop New Mortar Carrier for Germany Using CAVS Architecture

A €50 million ($51 million) research and development deal has been signed between Germany and Patria to advance the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) NEMO mortar and its mortar...