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MSM North America Plans Iowa Ammo Plant

The US Army has awarded a $632 million contract to MSM North America, a subsidiary of Czechoslovak Group, to build an advanced large-caliber ammunition facility in Iowa. The project,...

UK Orders Six Land Ceptor Missile Launchers

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a £118 million ($160 million) contract with MBDA to procure six Land Ceptor air defense missile launchers. This three-year agreement includes...

Korean Firms Compete for Indigenous EW Aircraft

Korean Air and LIG Nex1 have teamed up to compete for South Korea’s Block-I electronic warfare aircraft program, valued at 1.78 trillion won ($1.31 billion). The program seeks to...

August 25, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

US, Singapore Unveil 36m Frigate-Class Warship

Eureka Naval Craft of the US and Strategic Marine of Singapore are jointly developing a new class of modular warships tailored for the US Navy and partner fleets in...

August 25, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Indonesia, US Start Joint Defense Exercises

Indonesia and the US have commenced the annual Super Garuda Shield military exercises, running through September 4 and spanning Jakarta, Sumatra, and the Riau archipelago. This year’s drills include...

August 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

SNC Unveils Trainer Jet to Replace US Navy T-45

Sierra Nevada Corporation has unveiled the Freedom Trainer, a new jet contender for the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) program to replace the aging T-45 Goshawk fleet....

August 24, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Seoul to Build K2 Tank Hub in Poland for Europe

Hyundai Rotem and Poland’s Ministry of Defence have finalized a $6.5 billion agreement expanding on their 2022 tank deal. The contract covers 180 K2 Black Panther tanks, including the...

US Clears 3,350 ERAM Missiles for Ukraine

The US has approved the transfer of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) guided missiles to Ukraine, a deal worth $850 million funded mainly by European allies. Deliveries will...

August 23, 2025
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R&D

India, France to Co-Develop Fighter Jet Engines

India is advancing indigenous defense production with a new collaboration with a French firm to jointly design and build fighter jet engines domestically. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed that...

UK Expands Sky Sabre With £118M Land Ceptor Deal

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £118 million contract with MBDA for six Land Ceptor launchers, strengthening Britain’s Sky Sabre air defense network. The deal secures around...