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March 22, 2025
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Boeing won the contract for the next-generation F-47 fighter plane, according to Trump.

The next-generation stealth fighter plane for the Air Force has been awarded to Boeing, according to Donald Trump, who stated that it would be given the moniker F-47 by...

March 21, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

CMN NAVAL and EDGE Form a Joint Venture for Naval Vessels

The French shipbuilder CMN NAVAL has partnered with the UAE defense manufacturer EDGE Group to form a joint venture for the production of naval ships. AD NAVAL, which has...

The US Air Force introduces an innovative extended reality training system developed by BANC3.

The successful development of an innovative extended reality (XR) training system for the US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has been announced by Princeton-based defense company BANC3 Inc....

US Coast Guard Receives 59th Sentinel Cutter from Bollinger Hands

Bollinger Shipyards in Florida delivered the US Coast Guard its 59th Sentinel-class fast response cutter. The occasion coincides with a 2008 initiative to replace the service’s out-of-date patrol boats,...

Thales to Install Cutting-Edge Sonar Systems on Dutch Orka-Class Submarines

Thales has reached an agreement with Naval Group to deliver cutting-edge sonar systems for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s next generation of submarines. They will be installed on the Orka-class...

March 20, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

A $229 million contract for support for the modernization of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter was awarded to KBR.

KBR has been given a $229 million contract to find and create possible enhancements for the CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter. According to the agreement, the Houston-based business will conduct...

Elbit and Rafael Join Forces to Provide NATO Frigates with an EW Self-Protection Suite

The integrated maritime electronic warfare (EW) self-defense suite for the frigates of NATO European member nations will be jointly provided by Israeli defense titans Rafael and Elbit Systems. The...

Prime Minister Carney of Canada announces agreement with Australia to improve Arctic radar

Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that Canada must assume greater responsibility for its own defense as US priorities change and announced a $6 billion Canadian dollar ($4.2 billion) agreement...

March 19, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Sweden and Saab Introduce Counter-Drone Technology That Was Created in Only Three Months

In a record 84 days, Sweden and Saab have created and tested a counter-unmanned aerial system (UAS). The “Loke,” a modular and scalable mobile c-UAS technology, was introduced by...

Swedish Gripen fighter planes will be equipped with Meteor missiles by MBDA.

MBDA UK has been contracted by Sweden to supply Meteor active radar-guided missiles for the JAS 39 Gripen C/D supersonic combat aircraft used by the armed forces. Since 2016,...