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April 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Philippines, US Begins Joint Military Exercises with ‘Shared Adversity’

The Philippine and US armed forces started three weeks of joint drills on Monday that will replicate a “full-scale battle scenario” as the two allies work to counter Beijing’s...

For its armed forces, Taiwan introduces a new tactical ambulance.

The Republic of China Armed Forces in Taichung has unveiled a new emergency vehicle for warfighters at Feng Chia University. The goal of the system’s development was to enhance...

Israeli situational awareness system chosen by Czech company for Pandur 8×8

For the Pandur 8×8 EVO armored personnel carrier, the Czech technology company Retia has chosen Axon Vision’s EdgeSA situational awareness system. The selection is the result of a thorough...

April 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

The Philippine Navy will get a submarine from a partnership between TKMS and Fincantieri.

European shipbuilders Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have signed an industrial cooperation agreement to offer submarine capabilities to the Philippine Navy. As part of the deal under Manila’s...

Roke is awarded a $333 million contract for missile defense research in the United Kingdom.

The UK Ministry of Defense has given Chemring Group’s subsidiary Roke a framework agreement to oversee a variety of research projects that support the nation’s missile defense. A collaborative...

April 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Ukrainian armored military vehicles will be manufactured at a Spanish facility.

The Spanish automaker Tecnove has won a deal to build armored combat vehicles for Ukrainian industry partner Practika. In order to facilitate Practika’s expansion for global clients, the collaboration...

A Polish business supplies Lockheed Martin with PAC-3 missile components.

“The first delivery of launch tubes for the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) created by the Polish company WZL-1 has been made to Lockheed Martin. The primary structural...

With a $162 million contract with BAE, the US Army is restarting manufacturing of the M777 howitzer.

BAE Systems has been awarded a $162 million contract by the US Army to manufacture M777 major lightweight howitzer structures. The titanium skeleton of the pistol, which serves as...

April 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

In Poland, Hanwha and WB will collaborate to manufacture the Chunmoo guided munition.

The Polish defense company WB Electronics and the South Korean Hanwha Aerospace have reached an agreement to establish a joint venture that will manufacture missiles for the Chunmoo multiple...

A multinational defense firm places a multi-million dollar purchase with Gilat

The Defense Division of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a leading provider of satellite networking technology, solutions, and services worldwide, today announced that it has received...