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August 21, 2025
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Sikorsky Wins $43M Army Contract to Upgrade Black Hawks

The US Army has awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, a $43-million contract to begin modernizing its fleet of Black Hawk medium-lift helicopters. The initiative will focus on strengthening...

Australia Cleared to Buy 160 Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles

The US State Department has cleared a possible $97.3-million foreign military sale to Australia for more than 150 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLU) along with associated equipment and...

August 21, 2025
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Dutch Navy to Receive Blueye’s New Underwater Drones

Norwegian manufacturer Blueye Robotics has teamed up with Dutch partner RVI Tools to deliver a fleet of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to the Royal Netherlands Navy. The deal...

August 21, 2025
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US Army Developing Ground Drone for Brigade Operations

The US Army has issued a request for information (RFI) for a new Unmanned Ground Commercial Robotic Vehicle (UGCRV) prototype aimed at bolstering the capabilities of Armored Brigade Combat...

August 20, 2025
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Lithuania Adds Spike LR2 Missiles to Anti-Tank Force

The Lithuanian Armed Forces have received a new batch of Spike LR2 anti-tank guided missiles from Israeli manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The acquisition, valued at 6 million euros...

Kongsberg Wins First Export Deal for Aussie NSM Launchers

Kongsberg Defence Australia has finalized two export contracts to deliver Australian-manufactured Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launchers and advanced command-and-control consoles to European allies. The deals mark a significant milestone...

Israel Awards Elbit $260M Deal for Airborne Munitions

Elbit Systems has secured two contracts worth a combined $260 million to supply advanced airborne munitions to the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The announcement underscores the company’s role as...

August 19, 2025
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Philippines Adds Five Lockheed Black Hawks to Air Fleet

The Philippine Air Force has officially received five new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters during a ceremony at Clark Air Base in Pampanga. These aircraft are the latest addition to...

August 19, 2025
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Czech Republic Confirms Order for 44 Leopard 2A8 Tanks

The Czech Republic has approved a major defense acquisition, greenlighting the purchase of 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from KNDS Deutschland. The deal, valued at 32.76 billion Czech...

August 18, 2025
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South Carolina Company Introduces New Anti-Hazard Fabric for CBRN Gear

Tetramer Technologies, a South Carolina-based materials science firm, has secured a $12.5 million contract to integrate its advanced metal-organic framework (MOF) bead technology into protective combat uniforms. The initiative,...