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July 24, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Japan Offers Modernized Mogami-Class Frigate to Australia

Japan has offered an upgraded variant of its Mogami-class frigate, tailored to support US-compatible weapon systems, for Australia’s general-purpose frigate program. Developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the vessel is...

French Company to Provide Troops With Ballistic Sensor Plates

France has awarded a seven-year contract valued at 3 million euros to SilMach, a tech company based in Besançon, to design a shock-detecting microsensor for bulletproof vests. These sensors...

US Pentagon Procures Commander3 XL Drone From Canada

Draganfly, a Canadian developer of unmanned aerial systems, has landed a contract to deliver its Commander3 XL drone to a key branch of the US Department of Defense. This...

July 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Roketsan Develops Robotic Dog With Integrated Recon and Strike Systems

Turkish defense firm Roketsan has unveiled its latest innovation for ground warfare — an unmanned robotic platform named KOZ. This new system is designed to operate autonomously or through...

July 23, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Delivers Initial Apache Helicopters to India’s Army

The Indian Army has formally accepted delivery of the first three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing, marking the midpoint of a six-aircraft order approved by the US government...

July 23, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Italy Awards $300M Contract to L3Harris for Electronic Warfare Aircraft

L3Harris has been awarded a $300-million contract to deliver two Gulfstream G550 aircraft, specially modified to conduct electromagnetic warfare operations, to the Italian Air Force. These advanced jets will...

Booz Allen and L3Harris Collaborate on $315M USAF TOC-L Command Center Prototype

US defense contractor Booz Allen Hamilton has partnered with L3Harris to develop and deliver the second prototype of a mobile command center for the US Air Force, under a...

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...

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...

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...