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July 4, 2025
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Saab receives further orders for CB90 battle boats from Sweden.

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has given Saab a contract to supply 22 more CB90 Next Generation battle boats. The order’s overall worth is approximately SEK 900 million....

June 30, 2025
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The goal of Zen’s novel optical filter is to make laser-based training easier.

“An optical filter created by India’s Zen Technologies may improve the precision, longevity, and ease of maintenance of military laser training systems. The innovative “Single ILU Long Pass Filter”...

June 30, 2025
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BAE and the US Army are working together to create the 52-caliber M109 Paladin howitzer.

“The 52-caliber version of the M109 self-propelled howitzer prototype is the subject of a research and development agreement between the US Army and BAE Systems. BAE will hasten the...

June 19, 2025
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GDEB Secures $987 Million Contract Modification for Long-Lead Materials and Submarine Construction Costs.

General Dynamics Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has announced a $987 million modification to its existing submarine production contract. The new agreement enhances efforts in component development,...

June 17, 2025
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Kongsberg and Safran Extend Partnership Agreement for NSM Propulsion Systems.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace and Safran Power Units have officially renewed their long-standing cooperation agreement for the propulsion of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), strengthening their successful partnership. As...

June 16, 2025
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Thales and KNDS France Introduce RAPIDFire Land, the Ground-Based Version of the 40mm RAPIDFire Naval Defense System.

The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has already placed firm orders for 14 RAPIDFire systems to equip the French Navy’s vessels. Two systems are fully operational aboard the Fleet...

June 10, 2025
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New Japanese Naval Survey Ship JS Akashi Launched by Mitsubishi

At its Shimonoseki yard, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has unveiled a new research ship for the Japanese Navy, called JS Akashi (AGS-5107). The vessel will carry out in-depth ocean surveys,...

June 5, 2025
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Kuwait Chooses UAE’s EDGE for $2.45B Patrol Ship Procurement

EDGE Group, the UAE’s top defense manufacturer, will build eight Falaj-3 patrol vessels for Kuwait, marking a major $2.45 billion arms contract between two GCC allies. The contract includes...

June 5, 2025
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Australia Enhances Maldives’ Maritime Capabilities With Patrol Boat Donation

Australia is gifting a Guardian-class patrol boat to the Maldives to strengthen their security cooperation and help safeguard the country’s sovereign maritime zones. The vessel is expected to patrol...

June 4, 2025
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Pentagon Allocates Billions to Strengthen Submarine Fleet

The Pentagon has selected six small businesses to support the construction of Virginia-class submarines under a newly signed $5-billion defense contract. This effort, led by the Defense Logistics Agency,...