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M-tron gets a $5.5 million contract to supply RF parts for a US Navy weapon.

“M-tron Industries has been awarded a $5.5 million manufacturing contract to supply high-performance radio frequency (RF) components for a key US naval weapon system. The prize comes with sturdy...

June 30, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

Italian Navy to Receive Combat Ships from Fincantieri

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has been awarded a contract to construct two more Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) multipurpose combat ships for the Italian Navy. Two ships that were previously assigned...

BAE and the US Army are working together to create the 52-caliber M109 Paladin howitzer.

“The 52-caliber version of the M109 self-propelled howitzer prototype is the subject of a research and development agreement between the US Army and BAE Systems. BAE will hasten the...

June 30, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

The first flight of South Korea’s indigenous minesweeping helicopter takes place.

In South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea performed the inaugural flight of its prototype for a mine countermeasures rotary wing aircraft that was manufactured in the country. The demonstration is...

June 30, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

U.S. Army Forts Will Have Increased Defense thanks to General Dynamics

“A $580 million agreement has been reached by General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) to support the security and preparedness of American Army facilities. This task order covers the Integrated...

German Medium Forces Will Switch to Boxer Fleet Equipped with 30mm Remote Turret

“Germany has disclosed its intention to purchase Boxer armored combat vehicles in order to integrate key capabilities into the military’s newly formed Medium Forces.” German defense companies Rheinmetall and...

Hanwha engines for Boramae jets ordered by South Korea

Hanwha Aerospace has won a deal to provide propulsion systems for South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fifth-generation fighter jet. The contract, which cost 623.2 billion Korean won ($460.7 million), covers...

June 30, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts