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August 5, 2025
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Airbus Delivers Final Batch of C-295 Aircraft to Indian Air Force

India has received the final batch of 16 C-295 military transport aircraft from Airbus, completing a major step in its airlift modernization program. The handover took place in Seville,...

August 5, 2025
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Thailand Signs $600 Million Agreement for Swedish-Built Fighter Jets

Thailand has approved the acquisition of four Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, the air force announced on Tuesday. The decision comes just a week after a ceasefire was reached...

Taiwan Unveils Defense Budget Focused on Drone and Missile Programs

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is preparing to submit a special defense budget ranging from NT$600 to NT$900 billion (approximately $20–30 billion), aimed at strengthening its drone and missile...

Australia Signs Deal With Japan for 11 Cutting-Edge Warships

Australia is set to enhance its naval capabilities with the purchase of 11 Mogami-class frigates from Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, in a $6 billion deal over the next decade....

Slovenia Expands Air Defense With Additional IRIS-T SLM Units

Slovenia has ordered two more IRIS-T SLM fire units from Germany’s Diehl Defence under the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). This follows its initial purchase of one system in...

August 5, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Germany Places Large Order for 1,300+ Rheinmetall Tactical Trucks

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) a contract to deliver over 1,300 logistics trucks valued at €770 million ($891 million). The deal includes 963 swap-body trucks—some with...

August 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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L3Harris and Joby to Develop Hybrid VTOL Aircraft for Defense Use

L3Harris Technologies has joined forces with Joby Aviation to create a next-generation vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft for defense operations. This advanced platform will incorporate a hybrid piloting...

August 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Indian Company Teams Up With Elbit for New Multiple Rocket Launcher

India’s Nibe Limited has entered a strategic agreement with Israel’s Elbit Systems to locally manufacture the Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) multiple rocket launcher (MRL). The collaboration includes...

August 4, 2025
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US Army Deploys Updated Helicopter Navigation System Post-DC Incident

In response to a tragic midair collision earlier this year, the US Army has started outfitting its helicopter crews with new navigation systems. The move follows the January crash...

August 4, 2025
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Northrop to Deliver Advanced Mission Tech for US Multi-Domain Operations

Northrop Grumman has secured a $180 million contract to develop the next generation of mission planning systems for the US Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. The systems aim...