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US clears possible $2.1B Patriot deal for Ukraine

The US Department of State has approved a potential $2.1-billion sale of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors to Ukraine, following Kyiv’s request for 500 missiles to replenish ammunition...

India’s ₹2.12 lakh crore plan targets future warfare

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore for the Indian armed forces, representing one of...

Three firms bid for ₹15,000 crore AMCA prototype project

India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme has reached a significant milestone, with three private-sector contenders submitting bids for the ₹15,000-crore prototype development contract managed by the Aeronautical Development...

Rheinmetall-led team invests $146M in Romanian shipyard

German defence company Rheinmetall and Swiss shipping group MSC have won a €138 million bid to acquire Romania’s Mangalia shipyard, a Black Sea facility expected to construct four naval...

EU commits $195M to expand arms production

The European Commission has allocated €168.2 million, approximately $195 million, to expand European manufacturing capacity for explosives, propulsion systems, warheads and ammunition. The funding forms part of the €1.5...

US clears $300M Tomahawk systems sale to Australia

The US State Department has approved a possible $300 million sale of Tomahawk cruise missile mission-planning systems, communications equipment and support services to Australia. The proposed package includes a...

Rheinmetall invests $22M to boost Spanish ammo output

Rheinmetall is investing €20 million, approximately $22.4 million, to expand ammunition manufacturing at its Albacete facility in Spain. The investment will establish production capacity for around 1.2 million projectiles...

HawkEye 360 secures $36M in signals intelligence deals

HawkEye 360 Secures $36M in Global Radio-Frequency Intelligence Contracts — HawkEye 360 has received $36 million in multi-year international contracts as allied governments expand their use of satellite-based radio-frequency...

HII wins $56M Navy deal for AUKUS submarine design

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has secured a $56 million US Navy contract for engineering and design work in support of the AUKUS partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom...

Kuwait signs $490M UK air defense deal

Kuwait Awards MARSS $490.5M Contract for Integrated Air Defense System — Kuwait has agreed to purchase an air defense system valued at £370 million, or approximately $490.5 million, from...