Global Defence Magazine | Defense News & Market Insights

July 23, 2025
Admin
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
Admin
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
Admin
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
Admin
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...

July 22, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

$260M Boost for LA Startup’s Ambitious AI-Driven Defense Factory

Hadrian, a defense technology startup headquartered in Los Angeles, has secured $260 million in new funding to significantly expand its AI-driven manufacturing capabilities across California and Arizona. The investment...

July 22, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Romania Eyes Turkish Warship Purchase to Safeguard Black Sea Energy Assets

Romania is moving forward with plans to purchase a nearly new Turkish naval vessel to bolster maritime security for its key offshore energy venture in the Black Sea. The...

July 22, 2025
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Martin Secures $999M US Defense Contract for Missile Sustainment

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a substantial $999 million contract from the US Department of Defense to advance the production and long-term support of two key missile systems: the...

July 22, 2025
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

Bulgaria Cleared to Buy $620M Naval Strike Missile Defense System from US

The United States has cleared a proposed Foreign Military Sale to Bulgaria valued at $620 million, aimed at enhancing the country’s coastal defense capabilities. The package includes a Naval...

July 22, 2025
Admin
Land Platforms

Leonardo Unveils New 55-Caliber Cannon for Italy’s Next-Gen Battle Tank

Italian defense firm Leonardo has officially revealed its newly developed 120mm L55 smoothbore tank gun, boasting superior performance features including a higher muzzle velocity and extended operational range compared...