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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
G.Krish
Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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...

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

Army Orders Additional Switchblade Drones From AeroVironment

The US Army has contracted AeroVironment to deliver its premier Switchblade loitering munition systems under a $288 million deal. This contract is part of a five-year framework awarded last...

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...