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June 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Latvia Inks €81M Missile Deal With Germany for Israeli Spike Systems

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has inked a procurement deal for Israeli Spike anti-tank missiles to equip national forces. Totaling €81 million ($92.6 million), the contract covers an unknown...

June 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Army’s New Short-Range Interceptor Motor Passes Key Raytheon-Northrop Tests

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have tested a solid rocket motor for the Army’s new NGSRI, designed to outperform the aging Stinger missile with superior range and speed. The motor...

June 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Ghost Commander II: Korea’s New Carrier Blends Crewed and Autonomous Systems

South Korea has debuted the Ghost Commander II, a futuristic naval platform created to unify manned aircraft and unmanned systems under a single command interface. The design, a product...

June 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Maxar and Saab to Co-Develop GPS-Free Drone Navigation Using Space Assets

Maxar and Saab have announced a new defense tech agreement aimed at creating multi-domain drone solutions with space-based features. Through the deal, Maxar will supply satellite maps and 3D...

June 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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 5, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Sweden Selects TPY-4 Radar for Enhanced Air Defense Readiness

To boost its national defense and airspace awareness, Sweden has signed on to acquire TPY-4 radar systems from Lockheed Martin, with deployment planned for 2027. This next-generation radar system...

June 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

Turkey Bolsters Somali Military With Helicopter Fleet Delivery

In a key defense milestone, Turkey has handed over combat and utility helicopters to Somalia under a joint security arrangement finalized earlier this year. The shipment—three T129 attack helicopters...

June 5, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Berlin to Supply Ukraine With €2.2B Worth of IRIS-T Missile Systems

Germany has reaffirmed its military support for Ukraine by awarding Diehl Defence a €2.2 billion contract to supply four IRIS-T surface-launched systems, each with advanced radar, launch vehicles, and...

June 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

South Korea to Use Rolls-Royce Engines in $3B Ulsan-Class Frigate Program

Under Seoul’s $3 billion naval expansion, Rolls-Royce has been selected to provide the propulsion systems for the upcoming fleet of Ulsan-class frigates, which will total six vessels. The MT30...