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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...

For $400 million, Hensoldt will provide Ukraine with more air defense radars.

Germany’s Hensoldt has received a €340 million ($397 million) contract to deliver additional air defense radars to Ukraine, including its TRML-4D and SPEXER 2000 3D MkIII systems. The TRML-4D,...

Outside the United States, ELT Group collaborates with L3Harris to create a multi-sensor testing facility.

US-based L3Harris and Italy’s ELT Group have partnered to establish Italy’s first multi-sensor test facility for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions—marking the first such center outside the United...

Elbit received a $260 million contract to provide Germany’s A400M aircraft fleet with DIRCM self-protection systems.

Elbit Systems has secured a $260-million contract from Airbus Defence and Space to equip German Air Force A400M transport aircraft with its J-MUSIC™ Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) systems....

July 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

The Tokyo Fire Department adds another Airbus H225 to its fleet to modernize it.

The Tokyo Fire Department has selected Airbus Helicopters’ H225 to enhance its aerial response capabilities, awarding a contract for the aircraft following a competitive tender. The new H225 will...

In order to upgrade its armored force, the Czech Republic signs a Leopard 2A4 maintenance agreement with Rheinmetall.

The Czech Ministry of Defence has signed a CZK 6.16 billion (around EUR 250 million) agreement with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH for the long-term maintenance of the Czech Army’s Leopard...

French Company Will Provide Soldiers With Ballistic Plate Sensors

France has awarded a seven-year, €3 million ($3.52 million) contract to local firm SilMach to develop a microsensor for bulletproof vests. Designed for ballistic plates in protective gear, the...

July 24, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Australia gets a pitch for an improved Mogambi frigate from Japan.

Japan has proposed an upgraded Mogami-class frigate equipped with US-compatible systems for Australia’s general-purpose frigate program. Developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the vessel aims to strengthen interoperability between Australia,...

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...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
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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...