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July 8, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Textron Secures Contract to Supply More LCAC 100 Hovercraft to US Navy

The US Navy has awarded a $353.9 million modification contract to Textron Systems for the construction of three additional LCAC 100-class hovercraft. This contract extends a prior agreement initiated...

July 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Japan Receives First SPY-7 Radar Antennas from Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has confirmed the successful delivery of the first set of four SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas to Japan’s Ministry of Defense. These radars are slated for installation on Japan’s...

July 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

Australia Commits $1.4 Billion to AMRAAM Missile Purchase for Air Defense

The Australian government has announced a substantial investment of 2.12 billion Australian dollars (equivalent to $1.39 billion USD) to acquire advanced variants of the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile...

July 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

French Military Orders 1,000 AI Combat Drones from Paris-Based Startup

French defense startup Harmattan AI, headquartered in Paris, has secured a significant contract from the country’s military procurement agency (DGA) to deliver 1,000 artificial intelligence-powered combat drones. The drones...

July 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus Upgrades A400M to Act as Central Node for FCAS Drone Operations

Airbus has unveiled plans for a substantial upgrade to its A400M military transport aircraft, aiming to transform it into a central node for future multi-domain combat operations. The enhanced...

July 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

US Army Plans Hypersonic Upgrade for HIMARS Systems

The US Army is preparing to enhance its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) by incorporating hypersonic missile technology, through the development of the new Blackbeard Ground Launch (GL)...

July 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Awards $1.85B Submarine Deal to General Dynamics

General Dynamics Electric Boat has secured a $1.85 billion contract to support the advancement of the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine program. This latest award will fund the procurement of...

Nigeria Launches Its First Fleet of CNG-Powered Vehicles

Nigeria has officially launched its first fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles for military use, local reports confirmed. The newly introduced fleet includes 20 buses, 50 pickup trucks,...

July 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

South Korea ramps up defense by ordering 36 additional U.S. AH-64E Apache attack helicopters amid regional tensions

In a move to modernize its attack helicopter fleet, South Korea intends to buy 36 additional AH-64E Apache Guardians from the U.S. This acquisition highlights Seoul’s strategic response to...

July 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Taiwan strengthens firepower through expanded purchase of M109A7 self-propelled howitzers from the U.S.

In a major defense move, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has confirmed the acquisition of 168 advanced M109A7 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers from the U.S., marking a sharp increase...