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July 29, 2025
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SEAir Chosen to Build Autonomous Surface Vessel in EU Defense Project

French company SEAir has kicked off a European Defence Fund-backed initiative to develop ARROW, an advanced autonomous surface vessel. The 12-meter uncrewed craft was unveiled in Brussels and is...

July 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Indonesia Orders Two Istif-Class Warships from Turkey

Indonesia has finalized a nearly $1 billion agreement with Turkey to procure two Istif-class frigates. The deal was signed during a defense expo in Istanbul, reflecting Jakarta’s push to...

July 29, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Martin Secures $2B US Deal for THAAD Interceptor Missiles

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a $2 billion contract to manufacture additional Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors. The production will take place across...

July 29, 2025
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Land Platforms

Taiwan Takes Delivery of Second Batch of Abrams Tanks from US

Taiwan has received its second shipment of 42 M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks from the United States, reinforcing its defense forces amid rising regional tensions. The tanks were unloaded...

July 29, 2025
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Air Platforms

Raytheon Unveils Advanced Targeting System for Navy Choppers

Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, has unveiled its latest high-definition targeting system aimed at enhancing the operational performance of US Navy helicopters in dangerous environments. Known as the MTS-A-HD,...

July 29, 2025
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Elbit Systems to Install DIRCM Protection on German A400M Fleet

Airbus Defence and Space has awarded Elbit Systems a $260 million contract to supply a self-protection system for Germany’s A400M military transport aircraft. The Israeli firm will provide its...

July 28, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Germany’s A400M Fleet to Get DIRCM Protection in $260M Elbit Deal

Elbit Systems Ltd has secured a contract valued at around $260 million from Airbus Defence and Space to provide its J-MUSIC™ Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) systems for the...

July 28, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Denmark Restores Ground-Based Air Defense Capabilities with VL MICA Acquisition

Denmark has contracted MBDA France to deliver two VL MICA air defense systems, which are expected to arrive by mid-2026 with operational deployment by the year’s end. This initiative...

July 28, 2025
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Rheinmetall to Overhaul Czech Leopard 2A4 Tanks Under New Maintenance Pact

The Czech Ministry of Defence has finalized a strategic seven-year agreement with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH valued at CZK 6.16 billion (approximately EUR 250 million) for the comprehensive maintenance of...

July 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

L3Harris and ELT Group to Establish Overseas Multi-Sensor Testing Center

US defense contractor L3Harris and Italy’s ELT Group have partnered to create the first intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) multi-sensor test center in Italy, marking the facility as the...