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June 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

Ankara Sends Helicopters to Somalia as Part of 10-Year Military Pact

Turkey has provided helicopter assets to Somalia’s military, advancing a comprehensive defense cooperation deal between the two nations. The delivery included three T129 attack helicopters for the air force...

June 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Korea Picks Rolls-Royce MT30 Engines for Its Advanced Ulsan Frigate Fleet

Rolls-Royce will deliver its MT30 marine gas turbines and related propulsion solutions to power South Korea’s Ulsan-class frigates, following their selection by the Republic of Korea Navy. The propulsion...

June 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Virginia-Class Sub Program Gets $5 Billion Boost

In a push to speed up submarine production, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has signed a major contract with six firms to provide systems and services for the Virginia-class...

June 4, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Raytheon to Deliver SPY-6 Radar Services Under $536M US Navy Contract

The U.S. Navy has tapped Raytheon for a $536 million contract supporting the rollout of SPY-6 radar systems, which offer advanced detection and tracking of aerial and missile threats....

June 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

New Zealand Enhances NH90 Fleet with Identification, Flight, and Safety Upgrades

At Base Ohakea, New Zealand’s Air Force has completed a capability enhancement initiative for its fleet of NH90 helicopters, aimed at improving mission readiness and interoperability with allied forces....

June 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

Thailand to Purchase Swedish Gripen Jets in First Phase of Air Power Revamp

Thailand has opted to acquire four Gripen fighter jets from Saab, the Swedish defense manufacturer, in a $500 million defense purchase aimed at replacing the country’s aging F-16 A/B...

June 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

Philippines Expands FA-50 Fleet with 12 New Fighter Jets from South Korea

The Philippine military is set to receive 12 additional FA-50 fighter jets through a new deal signed with South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the company confirmed this week....

June 3, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Norwegian-Made Sniper Scopes Enter Defense Markets

Norway has placed an order with Bertel O. Steen Defence & Security to supply cutting-edge sniper scopes as part of a military modernization effort. The deal includes the Thermis...

June 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Project G.I. Aims to Transform American Drone Capabilities

With growing demand for flexible unmanned systems, the U.S. Department of Defense has kicked off Project G.I., an initiative to accelerate the fielding of drones suited for today’s tactical...

June 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Buntar-3 Enhances Recon Missions With AI, Anti-Jam Tech

In a move to advance electronic warfare resilience, Ukraine has introduced the Buntar-3 UAV, designed to operate in environments with high signal disruption. Developed by Buntar Aerospace, this AI-powered...