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US Navy command to invest $3.5 billion in service craft and boats

1st October 2025

The NAVSEA plans to acquire around 2,800 service craft and boats from FY2026 using a multi-year award contract strategy.

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US orders more Humvees after Israeli contract, boosting vehicle’s prospects

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The AM General High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV or Humvee) is one of the most widely used vehicles with more than 250,000 vehicles in service with as many as 20 countries. The orders are a boost for the platform which was singled out for a reduction in numbers in a recent US Army reform document.

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German Army seeks home for disbanded SOF unit's equipment

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German Army seeks home for disbanded SOF unit's equipment

21st July 2020

Having disbanded the 2nd Commando Company of Special Forces Command (KSK) without replacing it, the German Army is evaluating how to redistribute the unit’s equipment …

Team Nightjar joins the battle for Project Land 2097 Phase 4

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Team Nightjar joins the battle for Project Land 2097 Phase 4

14th July 2020

The competition to provide a new rotary-wing fleet for Australian SOF will include a bid led by Airbus Helicopters. Team Nightjar for Project Land 2097 …

Defenture completes Vector deliveries for Dutch SOF

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Defenture completes Vector deliveries for Dutch SOF

13th July 2020

Netherlands Special Operations Command (NLD SOCOM) has received its final Vector Air Transportable Tactical Vehicle (ATTV), manufacturer Defenture revealed via social media on 11 July. …

Trials loom for VICTA craft

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Trials loom for VICTA craft

13th July 2020

SubSea Craft intends to launch trials of its VICTA diver delivery system.     ‘Over the past two years the company has harnessed novel, market-leading technology …

USSOCOM picks industry provider of RFCM for C-130 variants

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USSOCOM picks industry provider of RFCM for C-130 variants

6th July 2020

US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) on 1 July awarded Sierra Nevada Corporation a $700 million contract  for the development and procurement of Radio Frequency Countermeasure …

SOCOM picks six for MEUAS III task orders

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SOCOM picks six for MEUAS III task orders

26th June 2020

US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has awarded six contracts, with a total combined value of $975 million, for ISR services worldwide to support the Mid-Endurance …

Air Warfare: European programmes, armed UAVs, guided rockets and more

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Air Warfare: European programmes, armed UAVs, guided rockets and more

25th June 2020

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Five firms win AFSPECWAR support work

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Five firms win AFSPECWAR support work

22nd June 2020

Five US companies have received a contract totalling USD950 million to provide equipment, training and product support to approximately 3,500 Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) …

South Korea orders new rifles for special forces

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South Korea orders new rifles for special forces

19th June 2020

S&T; Motiv has been the traditional supplier of small arms to South Korea’s military, but its domestic competitor Dasan Machineries stole a march when one …

GSA awards SOF light tactical vehicle contract to Polaris

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GSA awards SOF light tactical vehicle contract to Polaris

5th June 2020

The US General Services Administration (GSA) awarded a follow-on contract worth up to $109 million to Polaris Government & Defense for its MRZR Alpha vehicle, …

Spanish Army releases requirements for SF vehicle

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Spanish Army releases requirements for SF vehicle

1st June 2020

Spain continues its efforts to improve the mobility of its SF and has released operational, technical and logistics requirements for its Light Vehicle for Special …

USSOCOM orders De Havilland Canada Dash 8

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USSOCOM orders De Havilland Canada Dash 8

29th May 2020

US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has placed a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract with Leidos for one De Havilland Canada Dash 8 aircraft. The contract is valued at …

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