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February 4, 2025
G.Krish
Training and Simulation
New Product Launches

UK Army Unveils Urban Warfare Center in Scotland

The British Army has inaugurated a state-of-the-art urban warfare training facility at Oliver Barracks in Dundee, Scotland. This center incorporates components that simulate a realistic urban environment to advance...

February 4, 2025
G.Krish
Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Instro Lands Extra $20M Night Vision Deal for UK Forces

A £16 million ($20 million) contract has been secured by Instro Precision Technologies to provide more XACT nv33 compact night vision goggles to the British Armed Forces. British forces...

February 4, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Orders Mk82 Bombs for Gripen Jets From Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall has secured a contract from Sweden to supply Mk82 bombs intended for the country’s Gripen aircraft, enhancing the Swedish Air Force’s ability to engage ground targets. Valued at...

February 3, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms
New Product Launches

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...

February 3, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

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
G.Krish
Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

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
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Cyberlux Tests Arctic Drone for U.S. Special Ops

Cyberlux Corporation, an American tech company, conducted tests of its rotary-wing unmanned aerial system (UAS) for the US Special Operations Command in Norway. The event, hosted in Rena, evaluated...

Greece Takes Delivery of 30th Enhanced F-16 Viper from Lockheed Martin

The Hellenic Air Force has received its 30th upgraded F-16 Viper from Lockheed Martin, a U.S. defense contractor. This upgrade significantly enhances Greece’s defense and its ability to operate...