July, 2025 - currentdefencenews.com

VL MICA acquisition restores ground-based air defense in Denmark.

Denmark has signed a contract with MBDA France for the delivery of two VL (vertically launched) MICA air defense systems, with deliveries set to begin in mid-2026 and initial...

July 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

The “robotic dog” developed by Roketsan combines surveillance and attack capabilities.

Turkish defense firm Roketsan has unveiled KOZ, a quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicle resembling a robotic dog. Designed for frontline missions, KOZ carries four guided munitions into hazardous environments. It...

Raytheon secures $51.9 million contract for Stinger air-to-air launchers

Raytheon has been awarded a $51.9 million contract by the US Marine Corps Systems Command to deliver Stinger missile launchers and support equipment. The contract supports the Ground Based...

Czech Republic places $189 million order with Saab for mobile short-range air defense

Saab has secured a 1.8 billion SEK ($189 million) contract to provide its Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system to the Czech Republic. Deliveries between 2028 and 2030 will...

July 24, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Mergers & JV

Indonesia strengthens cybersecurity cooperation with the Singaporean army.

Indonesia is engaging Singapore in talks to boost military cybersecurity cooperation. Recognizing Singapore’s advanced cyber force—which now operates as a core branch alongside its army, navy, and air force—Indonesia...

First Hypersonic Missile with 800 km Range Debuted by Turkey

Turkey has introduced the Tayfun Block-4, a hypersonic ballistic missile with high maneuverability and enhanced survivability against modern air defenses. The missile is an advanced version of the original...

Canadian Commander3 XL Drone Purchased by the Pentagon

Canadian drone manufacturer Draganfly has secured a contract to supply its Commander3 XL UAV to a major US Department of Defense branch. The drone, optimized for ISR missions and...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Contract for production support for Japanese Advanced Hawkeye aircraft awarded to Northrop

The US Department of Defense has granted Northrop Grumman a $140.8 million contract to produce five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for Japan under a 2024 Foreign Military Sale. The...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium Acquires 11 Additional F-35 Combat Aircraft

Belgium will purchase 11 additional F-35 fighter jets, raising its total to 45, as part of an ongoing air force modernization effort. Defense Minister Theo Francken confirmed the €1.5...

July 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

The MISTRAL 3 missile has been upgraded by MBDA to address the threat posed by drones and speedboats.

MBDA has upgraded its MISTRAL 3 very short-range air defense missile to counter fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), enhancing protection for naval vessels. The improvement, confirmed after a qualification...