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Canberra Sends Patrol Vessel to Maldives in Strategic Maritime Aid Initiative

The Australian government is donating a locally built patrol vessel to the Maldives as part of efforts to support Indian Ocean regional security. The Guardian-class platform will bolster the...

UAE’s EDGE to Supply Eight Falaj-3 Ships to Kuwait in $2.45 Billion Deal

The UAE’s EDGE Group will supply eight Falaj-3 class patrol vessels to Kuwait under a newly signed contract valued at $2.45 billion. The package includes full turnkey support—from vessel...

Ukraine Secures More IRIS-T Missile Systems From Germany’s Diehl Defence

Diehl Defence of Germany has received a $2.5 billion contract to supply four full IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine. The move was announced by Ukraine’s defense leadership as...

Lockheed’s TPY-4 Radar Chosen by Sweden for Future Air Surveillance

The Swedish Air Force will receive TPY-4 radar systems from Lockheed Martin to modernize its air surveillance capabilities in response to growing regional security challenges. Equipped with AESA technology,...

Ankara Sends Helicopters to Somalia as Part of 10-Year Military Pact

Turkey has provided helicopter assets to Somalia’s military, advancing a comprehensive defense cooperation deal between the two nations. The delivery included three T129 attack helicopters for the air force...

Korea Picks Rolls-Royce MT30 Engines for Its Advanced Ulsan Frigate Fleet

Rolls-Royce will deliver its MT30 marine gas turbines and related propulsion solutions to power South Korea’s Ulsan-class frigates, following their selection by the Republic of Korea Navy. The propulsion...

Virginia-Class Sub Program Gets $5 Billion Boost

In a push to speed up submarine production, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has signed a major contract with six firms to provide systems and services for the Virginia-class...

Raytheon to Deliver SPY-6 Radar Services Under $536M US Navy Contract

The U.S. Navy has tapped Raytheon for a $536 million contract supporting the rollout of SPY-6 radar systems, which offer advanced detection and tracking of aerial and missile threats....

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New Zealand Enhances NH90 Fleet with Identification, Flight, and Safety Upgrades

At Base Ohakea, New Zealand’s Air Force has completed a capability enhancement initiative for its fleet of NH90 helicopters, aimed at improving mission readiness and interoperability with allied forces....

Thailand to Purchase Swedish Gripen Jets in First Phase of Air Power Revamp

Thailand has opted to acquire four Gripen fighter jets from Saab, the Swedish defense manufacturer, in a $500 million defense purchase aimed at replacing the country’s aging F-16 A/B...