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July 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Japan gets the first SPY-7 radar antennas from Lockheed

The initial shipset of four SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas, which will be installed on Japan’s future Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV), was delivered to the Japanese Ministry of Defense by...

July 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

$1.4 billion in AMRAAM missiles for air defense and aerial strikes will be purchased by Australia.

The most recent versions of the AMRAAM missile, which provide air defense and aerial strike capabilities, will be purchased by the Australian government for 2.12 billion Australian dollars ($1.39...

July 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Paris-based startup selected by France to supply 1,000 AI-powered combat drones

The French arms procurement agency (DGA) has awarded Paris-based defense tech company Harmattan AI a contract to provide 1,000 combat drones equipped with artificial intelligence. The multi-million-dollar agreement calls...

July 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

For FCAS drone operations, Airbus converts the A400M into a “multi-domain brain.”

Airbus has unveiled a significant improvement to its A400M military transport plane, including intentions to redesign the platform to accommodate the Multi-Domain Combat Cloud (MDCC) and the Future Combat...

July 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

The HIMARS of the US Army will reach hypersonic speeds.

With the creation of the Blackbeard Ground Launch (GL) weapon system, the US Army is getting ready to provide its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) a hypersonic boost....

July 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

General Dynamics Awarded $1.85 Billion US Navy Contract for Virginia-Class Submarines

A $1.85 billion contract to acquire essential parts and start preliminary construction for future US Navy Virginia-class submarines has been awarded to General Dynamics Electric Boat. The initiative’s goals...

Nigeria introduces its first automobiles that run on compressed natural gas

According to local media sources, Nigeria has launched its first fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles for the military. As part of the government’s overall clean energy plan,...

July 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

In the midst of growing tensions, South Korea intends to purchase an additional 36 U.S. AH-64E Apache assault helicopters.

South Korea intends to buy 36 more Apache Guardian AH-64E attack helicopters from the United States. The new acquisition is a sign of Seoul’s dedication to increasing its sophisticated...

July 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Taiwan increases its artillery strength by purchasing additional U.S. M109A7 self-propelled howitzers.

The Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan has formally approved a large expansion of its artillery modernization program by authorizing the purchase of 168 M109A7 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers...

July 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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....