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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
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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...

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
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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
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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
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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
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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...