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July 29, 2025
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Air Platforms

Raytheon Unveils Advanced Targeting System for Navy Choppers

Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, has unveiled its latest high-definition targeting system aimed at enhancing the operational performance of US Navy helicopters in dangerous environments. Known as the MTS-A-HD,...

July 29, 2025
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Air Platforms

Elbit Systems to Install DIRCM Protection on German A400M Fleet

Airbus Defence and Space has awarded Elbit Systems a $260 million contract to supply a self-protection system for Germany’s A400M military transport aircraft. The Israeli firm will provide its...

July 28, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Germany’s A400M Fleet to Get DIRCM Protection in $260M Elbit Deal

Elbit Systems Ltd has secured a contract valued at around $260 million from Airbus Defence and Space to provide its J-MUSIC™ Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) systems for the...

July 28, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Denmark Restores Ground-Based Air Defense Capabilities with VL MICA Acquisition

Denmark has contracted MBDA France to deliver two VL MICA air defense systems, which are expected to arrive by mid-2026 with operational deployment by the year’s end. This initiative...

July 28, 2025
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Land Platforms

Rheinmetall to Overhaul Czech Leopard 2A4 Tanks Under New Maintenance Pact

The Czech Ministry of Defence has finalized a strategic seven-year agreement with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH valued at CZK 6.16 billion (approximately EUR 250 million) for the comprehensive maintenance of...

July 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

L3Harris and ELT Group to Establish Overseas Multi-Sensor Testing Center

US defense contractor L3Harris and Italy’s ELT Group have partnered to create the first intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) multi-sensor test center in Italy, marking the facility as the...

July 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Hensoldt Secures $400M Contract to Supply More Air Defense Radars to Ukraine

Ukraine’s air defense network is receiving a significant upgrade through a major contract with Hensoldt, the German technology provider. Valued at 340 million euros, this deal will see the...

July 28, 2025
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Air Platforms

Tokyo Fire Department Expands Fleet with New Airbus H225 Helicopters

The Tokyo Fire Department has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for a new Airbus H225 helicopter, marking a key step in its ongoing fleet modernization. This new aircraft...

July 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Germany Integrates “Spy Cockroach” Swarms Into Defense Plans

A German firm, SWARM Biotactics, is pioneering a new approach to covert intelligence and surveillance by transforming live cockroaches into mobile swarm robots. Each insect is equipped with a...

July 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Canadian Heavy-Lift Drone Aims at Challenging Military Logistics

Canadian aerospace company Volatus has unveiled its latest innovation in drone technology with the introduction of the Condor XL, a robust heavy-lift drone designed to support long-range cargo operations....