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Sweden Selects TPY-4 Radar for Enhanced Air Defense Readiness

To boost its national defense and airspace awareness, Sweden has signed on to acquire TPY-4 radar systems from Lockheed Martin, with deployment planned for 2027. This next-generation radar system...

Turkey Bolsters Somali Military With Helicopter Fleet Delivery

In a key defense milestone, Turkey has handed over combat and utility helicopters to Somalia under a joint security arrangement finalized earlier this year. The shipment—three T129 attack helicopters...

Berlin to Supply Ukraine With €2.2B Worth of IRIS-T Missile Systems

Germany has reaffirmed its military support for Ukraine by awarding Diehl Defence a €2.2 billion contract to supply four IRIS-T surface-launched systems, each with advanced radar, launch vehicles, and...

Kuwait Chooses UAE’s EDGE for $2.45B Patrol Ship Procurement

EDGE Group, the UAE’s top defense manufacturer, will build eight Falaj-3 patrol vessels for Kuwait, marking a major $2.45 billion arms contract between two GCC allies. The contract includes...

South Korea to Use Rolls-Royce Engines in $3B Ulsan-Class Frigate Program

Under Seoul’s $3 billion naval expansion, Rolls-Royce has been selected to provide the propulsion systems for the upcoming fleet of Ulsan-class frigates, which will total six vessels. The MT30...

June 4, 2025
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NH90 Helicopters in New Zealand Receive Technology Upgrades for Enhanced Operation

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has implemented a wide-ranging upgrade for its NH90 fleet, enhancing both software and avionics systems to strengthen operational performance and safety standards. The...

Raytheon Secures Multi-Year SPY-6 Radar Contract Worth $536M for US Navy

Raytheon has signed a $536-million contract with the U.S. Navy for the deployment and support of SPY-6 radar technology across the fleet. The contract provides for training, installation, software...

Thailand Picks Sweden’s Gripen Over U.S. F-16 in Fighter Jet Deal Worth $500M

In a notable shift, Thailand has selected Sweden’s Gripen E/F fighters for its air force upgrade, signing off on a $500 million purchase for four jets in the first...

Philippines Orders 12 More FA-50 Fighter Jets from KAI Following Jet Crash

South Korean defense firm KAI has confirmed a new contract with the Philippines for 12 FA-50 light combat jets, valued at $700 million. This follows a March incident where...

Pentagon Allocates Billions to Strengthen Submarine Fleet

The Pentagon has selected six small businesses to support the construction of Virginia-class submarines under a newly signed $5-billion defense contract. This effort, led by the Defense Logistics Agency,...