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February 4, 2025
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Soldier Systems

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
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Weapons and Munition

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
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Land Platforms

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
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Naval Platforms

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...

January 27, 2025
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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...

January 23, 2025
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Naval Platforms

First Mine-Hunter Unmanned System Delivered to French Naval Forces

As part of the SLAMF Future Mine Countermeasures System program, the French Navy has received its inaugural mine warfare surface drone. This drone features a towed sonar connected to...

January 23, 2025
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French Military to Receive PC-7 Training Fleet Under Babcock Contract

Babcock has been awarded a contract to deliver Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft to the French Air and Space Force and the French Navy. The 795-million-euro ($827.9 million) contract...

January 23, 2025
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Land Platforms

US-Produced HIMARS Rocket Launchers Delivered to Estonian Armed Forces

At Lockheed Martin’s Arkansas headquarters, Estonia formally received six High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) as part of a $200-million agreement signed in December 2022. The contract between the...

January 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

$1 Billion Deal in the Works as Indian Army Plans Major Pinaka MBRL Ammo Purchase

Within a month, the Indian Army plans to place procurement orders exceeding $1 billion for Pinaka MBRL ammunition. These orders are set to be confirmed before the fiscal year...

January 21, 2025
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First Batch of M1A2 Abrams Tanks Delivered to Poland by US

The United States has delivered the initial shipment of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland as part of a 2022 arms deal. The 28 tanks, which landed in...