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Philippines Expands FA-50 Fleet with 12 New Fighter Jets from South Korea

The Philippine military is set to receive 12 additional FA-50 fighter jets through a new deal signed with South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the company confirmed this week....

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...

June 4, 2025
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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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

L-39 Skyfox Handed Over to Hungary’s Military

Hungary has received the first three out of twelve L-39 Skyfox trainers from Aero Vodochody, delivered to Kecskemét Air Base in Bács-Kiskun County. The acquisition aligns with Hungary’s plan...

BAE-Iveco Collaboration Offers Armored Vehicle to Italy

A new partnership has emerged between BAE Systems Hägglunds and Iveco Defence Vehicles, focusing on introducing the BvS10 all-terrain armored vehicle to the Italian Armed Forces. The companies signed...

Yantar USC Launches New Amphibious Vessel for Russia

The Russian Navy has expanded its fleet of amphibious warfare ships with the launch of the RFS Vladimir Andreyev, a third Ivan Gren-class vessel produced by Yantar USC. The...