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March 24, 2025
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Land Platforms

Australia Receives Its First HIMARS from the US

Australia has taken delivery of its first M142 HIMARS platform as part of a foreign military sale with the US, marking a key milestone in its defense modernization efforts....

March 22, 2025
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Trump: Boeing Wins Next-Gen F-47 Fighter Jet Deal

Former President Donald Trump announced at the White House that Boeing will build the Air Force’s new stealth fighter jet, officially named the F-47. “It’s unlike anything else in...

March 21, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

EDGE, CMN NAVAL Partner to Launch Naval Vessel Joint Venture

The EDGE Group of the United Arab Emirates has partnered with French naval shipbuilder CMN NAVAL to form AD NAVAL, a new joint venture based in Abu Dhabi focused...

March 20, 2025
G.Krish
Combat Service and Support Equipment

Rafael, Elbit Partner to Equip NATO Frigates with EW Self-Protection Suite

Rafael and Elbit Systems of Israel have joined forces to equip NATO-aligned European frigates with a unified maritime electronic warfare (EW) protection suite. The collaborative solution will integrate Elbit’s...

March 20, 2025
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

KBR Secures $229M Deal to Support CH-47 Chinook Modernization

The US Army has awarded KBR a $229-million contract to identify and recommend upgrades for the CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter. The project involves evaluating ways to improve operational readiness...

March 20, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

Dutch Orka-Class Subs to Get Advanced Sonar from Thales

Thales has entered into an agreement with Naval Group to provide cutting-edge sonar technology for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s next-generation Orka-class submarines, which will replace the aging Walrus-class. These...

March 20, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

US Coast Guard Receives 59th Sentinel Cutter from Bollinger

Bollinger Shipyards in Florida has handed over the 59th Sentinel-class fast response cutter to the US Coast Guard. The delivery supports the 2008 program aimed at replacing aging patrol...

March 20, 2025
G.Krish
Training and Simulation

BANC3 Launches XR Training System for US Air Force

Defense technology company BANC3 Inc., headquartered in Princeton, has completed the development of a next-generation extended reality (XR) training system for the US Air Force Special Operations Command. The...

March 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Colombian Navy to Receive Bofors 40 Mk4 Naval Gun from BAE Systems

Damen Naval has selected BAE Systems to deliver a Bofors 40 Mk4 naval gun for the Colombian Navy’s PES frigate program, with installation expected by 2029. The company continues...

March 19, 2025
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Defence news online - Air Platforms

Kongsberg Launches ARVAKER I for Maritime Monitoring Operations

Under a five-year agreement with the Norwegian Armed Forces, Kongsberg has successfully deployed the ARVAKER I microsatellite to bolster maritime surveillance efforts. The satellite was launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-13...