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July 24, 2025
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Cybersecurity

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

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

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

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...

July 23, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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

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...

July 23, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

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...

July 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

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...

July 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

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...