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April 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Hyundai Launches Second Malvar-Class Corvette for Philippine Navy

Hyundai Heavy Industries has launched the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), the second Miguel Malvar-class missile corvette for the Philippine Navy, in a ceremony held in Ulsan, South Korea. The...

April 2, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Thales Unveils Panoramic Night Vision Binocular Tailored for Special Forces

Thales has introduced its Panoramic next-generation night vision goggles during a special operations technology event in Martignas Sur Jalle, France. Tailored for high-risk missions such as counter-terrorism and personnel...

April 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Shield AI Ships ViDAR Sensors for Integration on Marine Corps UAVs

Shield AI has delivered its first ViDAR (Visual Detection and Ranging) optical sensor systems to the US Marine Corps, enhancing drone-based operations with AI-driven capabilities. The ViDAR payload uses...

April 2, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

GE Selected to Provide Advanced Avionics for U.S. Future Assault Rotorcraft

GE Aerospace has been awarded a subcontract by Bell Textron to design and supply advanced avionics systems for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). The agreement...

April 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Philippines Cleared to Purchase $5.58B Worth of U.S. Fighter Jets

The United States has approved a potential $5.58 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets and associated equipment to the Philippines, reaffirming its support amid escalating tensions with China. The...

April 1, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics Partner to Embed AI in Military Vehicle Systems

Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics have entered a strategic collaboration to integrate AI and robotic technologies into military ground vehicles. The initiative will apply ARX Robotics’ Mithra OS to...

April 1, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Poland Signs $2 Billion Air Defense Agreement With the United States

Poland has finalized a nearly $2 billion agreement with the United States to bolster its air defense capabilities, reinforcing its strategic position on NATO’s eastern front amid continued conflict...

April 1, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Airbus Delivers Initial H145M Helicopters to Cyprus Armed Forces

Cyprus has received the first two of six Airbus H145M helicopters as part of a modernization program for its National Guard’s rotary-wing fleet. The five-bladed multirole aircraft will all...

April 1, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Exail Chosen by Czech Republic to Upgrade Military Vehicle Navigation

The Czech Republic has selected Exail to equip its artillery command and reconnaissance vehicles with Advans Series Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), delivering high-precision navigation and dependable performance in the...

April 1, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Daimler and ARX Robotics Team Up to Embed AI in Combat Vehicles

Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics have entered into a strategic alliance to integrate artificial intelligence into military ground vehicles. The initiative targets Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks—such as the Unimog...