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June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

F-35 Industry Access for Portugal Advanced Through New Lockheed Partnership

Lockheed Martin and Portugal’s AED Cluster have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore industrial participation in the F-35 program, even though Portugal has not opted to procure the...

June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

Turkey Signs Historic Fighter Jet Export Deal With Indonesia

Ankara will supply 48 Kaan fighter jets to Indonesia in a newly signed agreement valued at $10 billion, Turkish President Erdogan announced. The fifth-generation aircraft, designed and manufactured by...

June 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Estonia’s Milrem Unveils Counter-Drone THeMIS UGV in Jakarta

At Indo Defence 2025, Milrem Robotics introduced a new version of its tracked THeMIS combat UGV with added cargo capacity and upgraded weapons. Armed with the Valhalla-built Loki turret,...

June 11, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Enhanced Type 12 Missile Launcher Makes First Public Appearance in Japan

The Japanese Army has unveiled its latest long-range Type 12 missile launcher at a large-scale firepower demonstration for the first time. Held at Higashi-Fuji, the event hosted about 4,000...

June 11, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Australia to Co-Produce US Precision Missile Under New Defense Pact

Canberra has committed to collaborating with Washington in the joint production and future upgrades of the US Army’s Precision Strike Missile. The missile is capable of engaging targets at...

June 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Raytheon to Deliver More SPY-6 Radars Under $646M Navy Contract

Raytheon has been contracted for $646 million to provide four additional SPY-6(V) radar systems to the US Navy. The agreement raises the total number of units under contract to...

Oshkosh to Deliver More Medium Equipment Trailers in Army Expansion

Oshkosh Defense has landed a $27.6-million contract to provide 55 METs to the US Army, furthering its ground logistics support strategy. The new order is part of a five-year...

June 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

Pentagon Contracts Lockheed for C-5M Fleet Modernization

Lockheed Martin will deliver support services under a $56-million defense contract aimed at maintaining the US Air Force’s C-5M Super Galaxy strategic airlifters. The project is part of an...

June 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Northrop Grumman, Marshall Plan Joint GBAD Solution for Britain

Northrop Grumman has teamed with Marshall to propose a next-gen Ground-Based Air Defense system for the British Army. The program, if approved, would center on UK-based design and production...

June 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

US Extends VAMPIRE System Aid to European Allies Beyond Ukraine

The Pentagon has commissioned more VAMPIRE weapon systems from defense contractor L3Harris to strengthen surveillance and counter-drone capabilities for European defense operations. This follows a $40-million order last year,...