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Germany’s First P-8A Poseidon Rolled Out by Boeing

At its Seattle facility, Boeing has rolled out Germany’s first P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, part of an eight-unit order. Delivery is slated for August 2025, stemming from Germany’s...

February 7, 2025
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Greece Rolls Out $212M High-Tech Battle Gear

The Hellenic Armed Forces have unveiled a next-generation combat uniform designed to better prepare soldiers for modern operational demands. The kit comprises innovative features, including a new helmet, protective...

February 7, 2025
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UK Uses Tornado Scrap to 3D-Print Future Fighter Engine Parts

Parts from decommissioned Royal Air Force Tornado aircraft have been repurposed by grinding them into raw material and fabricating new components through 3D printing for the UK’s future military...

OSI Tapped to Equip Portugal’s Castelo Patrol Boats with Navigation Systems

The Portuguese Navy has contracted OSI Maritime Systems to equip its six incoming Viana do Castelo-class offshore patrol vessels with advanced navigation solutions. The contract includes OSI’s Integrated Navigation...

February 7, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Russian Army Takes Delivery of New BMP-3 Vehicles from Rostec

The initial shipment of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles for this year has been completed by Rostec and transferred to the Russian Armed Forces. This follows a thorough demonstration and...

February 7, 2025
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Army Buys Squad Vehicles from GM Defense

The US Army has contracted GM Defense for $44.8 million to supply its Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISVs). This firm-fixed-price agreement specifies no exact number of units, with locations for...

U.S. Clears $304M Radar Deal with Egypt

Egypt has received approval from the U.S. State Department for the purchase of AN/TPS-78 long-range radar systems in a deal valued at $304 million. The request includes an unspecified...

February 7, 2025
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Rheinmetall Delivers Skyranger 30 Test Model to Germany

The Bundeswehr has received its first Boxer Skyranger 30 air defense vehicle from Rheinmetall, intended as a verification model for upcoming training and evaluation. This delivery follows a 2023...

February 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Morocco Gets First Akinci Drones From Turkey

As part of a 2023 agreement, Morocco has received its initial shipment of Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey. The semi-official military platform Forum FAR Maroc verified the delivery, describing...

February 6, 2025
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Oshkosh Selected to Deliver Trucks for U.S. Army

Oshkosh Defense has received multiple contract awards from the US Department of Defense to provide various military trucks for the US Army. The contracts, totaling approximately $214.8 million, include...