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Pentagon Clears $325M Abrams Sustainment Support Sale for Kuwait’s Tank Force

The US Department of State has approved a proposed $325 million arms sale to provide long-term support for Kuwait’s Abrams main battle tanks. The support package ensures Kuwait can...

Navy Awards BAE $30M to Upgrade Identification Tech Across Platforms

Under a $30 million agreement, BAE Systems will enhance the Navy’s AN/APX-123A(V) transponder used in IFF applications. The system will be integrated across Navy platforms such as unmanned systems,...

Azerbaijan Increases Fighter Jet Deal With Pakistan to 40 JF-17s

Azerbaijan has more than doubled its order of JF-17 Thunder multirole fighters from Pakistan, now totaling 40 units. The original 2024 deal, worth $1.6 billion, was aimed at improving...

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China Advances AI for Torpedoes to Counter Submarine Decoys

China is creating an AI-based detection system to improve torpedo accuracy against submarines using decoy defenses. A study by the PLA Navy Armament Department and China State Shipbuilding Corporation...

Romania Buys Enok AB Armored Cars for Tactical Missions

The Romanian Armed Forces will soon receive Enok AB armored vehicles under a new contract with ACS of Germany. The vehicles are intended for fast-moving anti-tank combat scenarios. They’ll...

Final MQ-9A UAV Delivered to US Marine Corps

The USMC has received its final MQ-9A Reaper UAV from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems at Grey Butte Field Airport in California. The delivery wraps up a three-year purchase effort...

Iveco to Deliver 100 Battlefield Medical Vehicles to Sweden

As part of a strategic plan launched in 2023, Sweden has ordered 100 medical-configured 4×4 vehicles for its defense forces. The second order in a 3,000-vehicle plan, this purchase...

China to Begin FC-31 Jet Deliveries to Pakistan Within Months

Pakistan is slated to receive FC-31 Gyrfalcon stealth fighters from China as part of its ongoing air force upgrade. The collaboration surfaced publicly in 2024 with the unveiling of...

Canadian Army Awards NP Aerospace Armored Module Deal for Vehicle Fleet Upgrade

The Canadian Armed Forces have awarded NP Aerospace a contract to build armored transport modules for their new logistics vehicle fleet. The agreement is valid for three years and...

Latvia Inks €81M Missile Deal With Germany for Israeli Spike Systems

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has inked a procurement deal for Israeli Spike anti-tank missiles to equip national forces. Totaling €81 million ($92.6 million), the contract covers an unknown...