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Kuwait strengthens air defense with NASAMS

Kuwait has entered into a major defense agreement to acquire the NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System), a modern air defense platform jointly developed by Kongsberg and Raytheon. This...

Sweden acquires SKORPION2 mine-laying system

Sweden has signed a long-term defense agreement with Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence to procure the SKORPION2 vehicle-mounted mine-laying system. This system significantly enhances Sweden’s ability to rapidly deploy anti-tank...

Poland seals deal for Swedish submarines

Poland has signed a landmark $4.8-billion agreement with Sweden to acquire three Saab A26 submarines under its Orka modernization program, significantly enhancing the Polish Navy’s underwater warfare capabilities. The...

June 29, 2026
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$1.1B contract boosts AIM-9X missile output

Raytheon has secured a $1.1-billion US Navy contract modification to manufacture more than 1,900 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles for the US military and allied nations. The production includes...

June 29, 2026
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Lockheed advances F-35 Block 4 upgrades

Lockheed Martin has received a $74.2-million US Navy contract to integrate UK- and Italy-specific weapon systems into the F-35A and F-35B under the Block 4 modernization program. The effort...

Fast patrol vessel Akshay joins Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned ICGS Akshay, an indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel built by Goa Shipyard Limited under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. The vessel...

L3Harris expands Germany tactical radio network

Germany continues modernizing its tactical communications infrastructure through the acquisition of L3Harris Falcon radio systems under the Digitalization – Land Based Operations program. The secure, multi-band communications suite supports...

June 25, 2026
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Hungary receives final Gripen C fighters

Hungary has completed the expansion of its Saab Gripen fleet following the delivery of its final Gripen C fighter aircraft under a 2024 acquisition contract. The additions increase the...

June 25, 2026
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Belgium receives first Airbus H145M helicopter

Belgium has officially received its first Airbus H145M multi-role military helicopter, marking the beginning of a broader fleet modernization program that will eventually include 20 aircraft. The versatile helicopter...

Romania orders Skyranger 35 and Skynex systems

Romania has signed a major €982 million contract with Rheinmetall to acquire 24 Skyranger 35 mobile air-defense systems and seven Skynex networked air-defense systems, marking one of the country’s...