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April 24, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

AeroVironment to Supply Jump Drones to Italy Under $47 Million Contract

Italy has inked a $46.6 million contract with AeroVironment to procure Jump 20 fixed-wing UAVs, which will replace its aging RQ-7 Shadow drone fleet. The five-year agreement includes comprehensive...

April 24, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

CAE Wins US Army Contract to Provide Advanced Helicopter Training Support

CAE Defense & Security has been awarded a $180 million contract to deliver advanced training services for US Army rotary-wing aircraft personnel. The agreement covers pilot instruction, maintenance evaluator...

April 23, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Taiwan Showcases Upgraded M1167 Humvee With Enhanced Protection and Firepower

The Republic of China Army has officially presented its newly adopted M1167 Humvee tactical ground system in Taichung, designed for improved battlefield survivability and operational flexibility. Equipped with reinforced...

April 23, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Ireland Acquires First Radar System Capable of Detecting Stealth Aircraft

Ireland is set to field its first primary military radar system capable of identifying aircraft designed to evade traditional detection methods, including stealth platforms. The system will also track...

April 23, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Israeli Military Fields ‘Robdozer’, a Heavily Armored Unmanned Engineering Platform

The Israeli military has introduced a remote-operated engineering vehicle, dubbed the “Robdozer,” aimed at redefining combat engineering in conflict zones like Gaza. Based on the D9 bulldozer, the unmanned...

April 22, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

South Korea and UAE Sign Agreement on KF-21 Boramae Fighter Collaboration

South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have signed a letter of intent to enhance cooperation on the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet program. The pact, signed by air force...

April 22, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

UAE to Manufacture Raytheon’s Coyote Counter-Drone Systems Domestically

Raytheon has entered a strategic partnership with the UAE’s Tawazun Council to enable local production of its Coyote counter-drone system. The agreement includes a significant technology transfer through Raytheon...

April 22, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Maldives Debuts Ajban Armored Vehicles in Public Display

The Maldives has officially presented its newly acquired Ajban 4×4 light armored vehicles during the armed forces’ 133rd anniversary celebration in Malé. The showcased Ajban 442A variants are configured...

April 22, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

KNDS and Metlen Partner to Build Philoctetes Armored Vehicles for Greece

KNDS France has entered a partnership with Athens-based Metlen Energy & Metals to locally produce the “Philoctetes” armored infantry fighting vehicle for the Hellenic Army. This initiative stems from...

April 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Israeli Situational Awareness Tech Chosen for Czech Pandur 8×8 Vehicles

Czech tech company Retia has selected Axon Vision’s EdgeSA situational awareness system for integration into the Pandur 8×8 EVO armored personnel carrier. The decision follows comprehensive trials and is...