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April 2, 2025
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Philippines Cleared to Purchase $5.58B Worth of U.S. Fighter Jets

The United States has approved a potential $5.58 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets and associated equipment to the Philippines, reaffirming its support amid escalating tensions with China. The...

April 1, 2025
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Mergers & JV
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Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics Partner to Embed AI in Military Vehicle Systems

Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics have entered a strategic collaboration to integrate AI and robotic technologies into military ground vehicles. The initiative will apply ARX Robotics’ Mithra OS to...

Poland Signs $2 Billion Air Defense Agreement With the United States

Poland has finalized a nearly $2 billion agreement with the United States to bolster its air defense capabilities, reinforcing its strategic position on NATO’s eastern front amid continued conflict...

April 1, 2025
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Airbus Delivers Initial H145M Helicopters to Cyprus Armed Forces

Cyprus has received the first two of six Airbus H145M helicopters as part of a modernization program for its National Guard’s rotary-wing fleet. The five-bladed multirole aircraft will all...

Exail Chosen by Czech Republic to Upgrade Military Vehicle Navigation

The Czech Republic has selected Exail to equip its artillery command and reconnaissance vehicles with Advans Series Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), delivering high-precision navigation and dependable performance in the...

April 1, 2025
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Daimler and ARX Robotics Team Up to Embed AI in Combat Vehicles

Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics have entered into a strategic alliance to integrate artificial intelligence into military ground vehicles. The initiative targets Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks—such as the Unimog...

April 1, 2025
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Ukraine Deploys New R-73 Missile-Equipped Air Defense System on Humvee Platform

Ukraine has unveiled a mobile air defense platform based on the chassis of the U.S.-supplied Humvee. Stripped down to retain only the core vehicle frame, the revamped system emphasizes...