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BAE Systems to Modernize US Navy’s IFF Transponders in $30M Deal

BAE Systems will upgrade the US Navy’s AN/APX-123A(V) IFF system under a newly awarded $30 million contract. The upgrade covers deployment on drones, surface vessels, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft....

June 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
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Chinese AI Torpedoes Claim Breakthrough in Detecting Submarine Decoys

China is enhancing its torpedo targeting with artificial intelligence that can better detect genuine submarine targets. According to a Chinese military publication, early experiments show the system can distinguish...

Azerbaijan Finalizes $4.6B Deal With Pakistan for 40 JF-17s

Azerbaijan has expanded its order of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan from 16 to 40 aircraft. This update builds upon a previous contract signed in 2024 to reinforce...

US Marines Complete MQ-9A Reaper Drone Acquisition

General Atomics has delivered the final MQ-9A Reaper UAV to the US Marine Corps at California’s Grey Butte Field Airport. The delivery caps a three-year modernization push under the...

Latvia Purchases Israeli Spike Missiles With Local Industry Involvement

Latvia has signed a contract to obtain Israeli-developed Spike missile systems for both the military and national guard. The 81-million-euro package includes weapons, spare parts, and support gear, though...

June 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Trial Powerful Rocket Motor for US Army’s Future Interceptor

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have jointly conducted successful tests of rocket motors intended for the Army’s future NGSRI missile, designed to replace the current Stinger system. These motors utilize...

Romanian Military Enhances Mobility With Enok AB Vehicle Order

Romania has entered into a deal with Armoured Car Systems to purchase Enok AB armored vehicles. These systems will aid Romanian forces in dynamic anti-tank engagements. They’ll also be...

Iveco Wins Contract to Supply Sweden With 100 Medical MUVs

Sweden has ordered 100 four-wheel-drive medical vehicles from Iveco as part of a 2023-launched initiative to upgrade its light military fleet. The contract represents the second order within a...

NP Aerospace Wins Deal to Build Armored Transport Units for Canada’s Military Trucks

NP Aerospace has won a contract to provide armored crew modules for Canada’s military Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) project. The contract will run for three years and includes responsibilities...

FC-31 Fighters to Join Pakistan’s Air Fleet as Chinese Delivery Nears

Pakistan’s air force will soon take delivery of FC-31 stealth jets from China, advancing its goal of revamping air combat capabilities. The program was first acknowledged in 2024 during...