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Czech Republic Places $189M Order With Saab for Mobile Air Defense

Saab has secured a contract valued at 1.8 billion Swedish kronor (approximately $189 million USD) from the Czech Republic to supply its Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system. This...

Turkey Debuts First 800-Km Range Hypersonic Missile

Turkey has taken a significant leap in missile technology by unveiling the Tayfun Block-4, marking its official entry into the global hypersonic weapons arena. This advanced ballistic missile is...

July 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

MBDA Enhances MISTRAL 3 Missile to Counter Drones and Fast Boats

MBDA has enhanced its MISTRAL 3 very short-range air defense missile, enabling it to effectively neutralize fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), which pose a growing threat to naval vessels....

July 24, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Mergers & JV

Indonesia Strengthens Cybersecurity Partnership With Singapore’s Military

Indonesia and Singapore are deepening their defense ties with an emphasis on cybersecurity collaboration, as Jakarta looks to benefit from Singapore’s advanced military cyber capabilities. The talks reflect Indonesia’s...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Northrop to Support Production of Japan’s Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $140.8-million contract by the US Department of Defense to support the production of five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for Japan. The contract is...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium Expands F-35 Fleet With 11 Additional Fighter Jets

Belgium has confirmed the purchase of 11 additional F-35 fighter jets as part of its broader defense modernization plan. The acquisition, announced by Defence Minister Theo Francken, is estimated...

July 23, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

India Unveils First Nanotech-Coated Dual Stealth Drone

Two Hyderabad-based companies have joined forces to develop India’s first-ever “dual stealth drone,” a sophisticated unmanned aerial vehicle that combines autonomous flight capabilities with innovative stealth technology. This drone...

Denmark Purchases MQ-9B UAVs to Boost Maritime Monitoring

Denmark has formalized an agreement to acquire four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, enhancing its surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in strategically vital regions including the Baltic Sea, the Arctic, and the...

July 23, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Australia Expands Military Training Exercises With the Philippines

Australia has significantly increased its defense cooperation with the Philippines in 2025, unveiling over 20 joint training activities and exchanges through the Joint Australian Training Team–Philippines program. This marks...

Switzerland Acquires Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Units

Switzerland has strengthened its defenses by acquiring five IRIS-T SLM air-defense systems as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, with a 660 million Swiss Franc ($832 million) credit...