June, 2025 - globaldefencemagazine.com

NH90 Helicopters Bolster Spanish Naval Air Wing

In a key milestone for Spain’s defense modernization, Airbus Helicopters has delivered two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters to the Spanish Navy. These are the first units delivered out of...

US Army Chooses Israeli Firm for Weapon Enhancements

In support of its battlefield modernization efforts, the US Army has signed a $13-million deal with SMARTSHOOTER for the delivery of SMASH 2000L smart fire control systems. These AI-powered...

Poland Boosts Military With Large Order of Armor-Piercing Rounds

Poland has awarded a 150-million złoty contract to Mesko to deliver thousands of next-generation 120mm APFSDS-T tank munitions. These rounds are built for heavy armor penetration, weighing 7.3 kg...

Military Adopts LX9 Liner System for Combat Helmets

The Gentex LX9™ Liner System, now available from Gentex Corporation, offers a major comfort upgrade for ground troops wearing helmets like the ACH, ECH, or NG-IHPS. It includes a...

June 2, 2025
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Naval Innovation: Hyundai Teams With Portuguese Navy

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and the Portuguese Navy have signed an agreement to jointly explore the development of small next-generation submarines. The agreement, which was signed during...

Turkey Commissions Its Third Modern Reis Sub

The Turkish Ministry of Defence has launched the TCG Murat Reis (S-332), the third of six planned Reis-class submarines. The ceremony took place at Gölcük Naval Shipyard and coincided...

Mitsubishi Hands Over New Stealth Frigate to Japan

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has transferred the JS Niyodo (FFM-7), a new stealth frigate, to the Japanese Navy during a commissioning event at its Nagasaki facility. The ship is now...

June 2, 2025
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Patria Expands Manufacturing With Latvia Project

In a strategic partnership, Patria and GDELS-Santa Barbara Sistemas will jointly build and maintain ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles at Patria’s Latvian facility in Valmiera. The collaboration aligns with Patria’s...

Denmark Introduces Modern Simulation for Pilot Training

Denmark has invested in “threat emitter” simulators to prepare its F-35A pilots for real-world battlefield conditions. These systems simulate hostile radar threats visible on the jet’s radar systems, providing...