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Australia Finalizes Deal to Acquire 11 High-Tech Warships From Japan

Australia will acquire 11 Mogami-class stealth frigates from Japan for $6 billion over 10 years. Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, these warships will enhance Australia’s navy in response to...

Slovenia Expands Air Defense With Two Additional IRIS-T SLM Units

Slovenia has ordered two additional IRIS-T SLM air defense systems from Diehl Defence under the European Sky Shield Initiative. Following its January 2024 order, the new deal includes radars,...

August 5, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Germany Procures Over 1,300 Rheinmetall Trucks to Modernize Military Logistics

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles will deliver 1,300+ logistics vehicles to the German military in a €770M ($891M) deal. The order includes swap-body systems and unprotected transport vehicles, with delivery...

Thai Army Introduces Laser Weapon to Combat Drone Threats

The Royal Thai Army has introduced a sophisticated high-energy laser weapon capable of intercepting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with precise aim, designed specifically to counter the growing threat from...

Netherlands Becomes First NATO Member to Purchase US Arms for Ukraine

The Netherlands is set to purchase 500 million euros ($577 million) worth of US weaponry to support Ukraine, marking the first NATO country to do so under the Prioritized...

August 5, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Thai Government Signs $600M Agreement for Swedish Gripen Jets

Thailand’s air force will acquire four Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets, securing a $600 million deal to upgrade its fleet after recent deadly clashes with Cambodia. The decision follows a...

US Navy Plans Uncrewed Cargo Vessels for Strategic Transport Missions

The US Navy has opened a call for defense contractors to propose new unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for moving containerized payloads. This initiative, managed by the Program Executive Office,...

Italy Adds New Frigate ‘Emilio Bianchi’ to Naval Fleet

The Italian Navy has officially received the new “Emilio Bianchi” multi-role frigate, part of a bilateral defense project with France. Built in northern Italy, the 6,700-ton ship features advanced...

August 5, 2025
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Coast Guard Finalizes Testing of V-BAT UAV for Deployment

The US Coast Guard has finished operational testing of the V-BAT unmanned aerial system, confirming its suitability for deployment on its cutters. Developed by Shield AI, the VTOL drone’s...

August 5, 2025
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Airbus Delivers Last Batch of C-295 Planes to Indian Air Force

Airbus has delivered the final batch of 16 C-295 military transport planes to India two months ahead of schedule, concluding the foreign part of a major modernization deal. Out...