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July 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Nagoya Fire Department in Japan Procures Airbus H160 Helicopter

The Nagoya City Fire Bureau in Japan has placed an order for the Airbus H160 helicopter to strengthen its capabilities in aerial firefighting, search and rescue, and disaster response....

Norway Procures Small-Scale Drones from Skydio

Skydio, a leading drone manufacturer based in California, has secured a contract worth 101 million Norwegian kroner (approximately $9.8 million) to supply its advanced small unmanned aerial systems (UAS)...

July 16, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Wescom Defence Unveils New-Generation Concealment Tech

UK-based defense firm Wescom Defence is preparing to debut its latest innovation, the ATMIS Multispectral Camouflage (ATMIS MSC) suite—a next-generation concealment system tailored for use in dynamic and challenging...

Last Independence-Class Ship Delivered to US Navy

The United States Navy has officially received its 19th and final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), designated LCS 38 and named the future USS Pierre. Built by Austal USA,...

Denmark Orders 129 Armored Vehicles from Patria

Denmark has entered into a contract with Finnish defense company Patria for the acquisition of 129 Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 platforms. These armored vehicles will begin arriving...

July 16, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

L3Harris Wins Morocco C-130 Aircraft Upgrade Contract

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract to upgrade several C-130 transport aircraft belonging to the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The modernization effort will encompass a range of enhancements,...

Czech-Made Pistols to Equip German Troops

Germany has selected Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB), a prominent Czech defense manufacturer, to supply its armed forces with a new generation of standard service pistols, marking a significant...

Spain Orders More Than 200 Mobile Howitzers

The Spanish Ministry of Defense has unveiled a significant artillery modernization effort involving the procurement of over 200 self-propelled howitzers to replace the aging M109 systems currently in service....

Canada Plans Drone Fleet to Assist F-35 Operations

The Canadian Department of National Defence is moving forward with a major initiative to procure a fleet of tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) designed to complement the Royal Canadian...

XTEND Secures $30M to Expand AI Combat Robotics

XTEND, a developer of AI-driven autonomous robotic systems, has raised an additional $30 million in funding to boost its U.S. operations and scale up production capabilities. This latest investment...