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Lithuania Commits $337 Million to Strengthen Domestic Defense Production

Lithuania is investing €300 million ($337.4 million) to develop its defense industry under the Vytis Initiative. The program will support around 100 defense companies by boosting innovation, facilitating exports,...

US Delivers Latest F-35 Lightning II Jets to Japan

Japan has taken delivery of three F-35 Lightning II fighter jets at Komatsu Air Base, each fitted with the latest TR-3 avionics upgrade, including improved displays, processors, and memory....

Sweden and Nammo Finalize $186M Agreement to Boost Ammunition Manufacturing

Nammo has landed a 1.8-billion SEK ($186 million) contract to supply Sweden with small-caliber ammunition under a decade-long agreement — the largest of its kind from the Swedish government....

Cyprus Procures Sherpa Armored Vehicles Equipped With Akeron Missiles From Arquus

Arquus will deliver 12 Sherpa station wagon armored vehicles armed with MBDA’s Akeron missiles to the Cypriot National Guard. Announced in Athens, the deal follows successful 2022 trials in...

Israel Engages US in Talks Over Potential JASSM Missile Acquisition

Israel’s Ministry of Defense is said to be in advanced discussions with the US to acquire Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM). While specific details remain undisclosed, Israeli...

Norway Authorized to Procure AIM-9X Block II Missiles from the US

The US State Department has authorized a potential $370.9 million sale of AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles to Norway. The deal includes 300 missiles, training units, guidance kits, and...

Spanish Military to Acquire Drones from German Manufacturer

Germany’s Quantum Systems has signed a deal to supply the Spanish Armed Forces with 91 Vector reconnaissance drone systems, totaling 182 drones. The drones will enhance intelligence, surveillance, and...

Saudi Arabia Cleared for $3.5B Purchase of AMRAAM Missiles from US

The US State Department has cleared a proposed $3.5 billion sale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles to Saudi Arabia. The deal includes 1,000 missiles, 50 guidance sections, and support services,...

US Navy Awards $12 Billion Contract to General Dynamics for Additional Virginia-Class Submarines

General Dynamics has landed a $12.4 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to build two more Block V Virginia-class attack submarines — the USS Baltimore (SSN-812) and USS Atlanta...

Iraq Takes Delivery of Two Airbus H225M Helicopters for Multi-Mission Use

Iraq has received the first two H225M Caracal medium-lift helicopters from Airbus, as part of a 14-unit agreement signed in the previous year. Delivered to the Iraqi Ministry of...