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June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

Portugal to Explore F-35 Industrial Opportunities Under Lockheed Pact

Lockheed Martin has formalized a cooperation deal with AED Cluster Portugal to assess the potential for Portuguese industry to support the F-35 fighter jet program. This engagement proceeds despite...

June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

Ankara to Deliver 48 Kaan Fighter Jets to Indonesia in $10B Agreement

President Erdogan revealed that Turkey will export 48 advanced fighter aircraft to Indonesia as part of a $10 billion defense contract. The agreement covers the Kaan stealth jet, produced...

June 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Raytheon Secures $646M to Supply More SPY-6 Radars to US Navy

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $646-million contract for four additional SPY-6(V) radar systems. The cumulative procurement now includes 42 radar units, with final deliveries anticipated by 2028....

June 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

C-5M Super Galaxy Fleet to Get Avionics Boost From Lockheed Martin

The Department of Defense has contracted Lockheed Martin for $56 million to provide maintenance and logistics for the USAF’s C-5M Super Galaxy fleet. This effort is central to an...

Army Expands Trailer Fleet With $27.6M Contract to Oshkosh

Oshkosh Defense will provide 55 new Medium Equipment Trailers to the US Army under a $27.6-million order. The purchase is the latest under a five-year deal permitting the delivery...

June 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Milrem Robotics Launches Armed THeMIS UGV With Drone Defense Capabilities

Milrem Robotics has launched an upgraded THeMIS unmanned vehicle at Indonesia’s Indo Defence 2025 forum, showcasing its newest enhancements. The combat UGV includes increased storage and the Loki remote-controlled...

June 11, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Japan Showcases New Type 12 Missile Launcher at Fuji Firepower Event

At its biggest live-fire drill, Japan introduced the upgraded Type 12 missile launcher vehicle to the public for the first time. Over 4,000 high school students and family members...

June 11, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Australia, US Agree to Collaborate on Next-Gen Missile Production

A new bilateral deal has been signed between Australia and the US to co-develop and support the next-generation Precision Strike Missile. The missile is a key part of the...

June 10, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Blighter Reveals High-Performance Border Radar With 15KM Detection

UK-based Blighter has introduced the B422LR, a “smart” radar that can spot human activity up to 15 kilometers away to enhance early border threat detection. Its range gives border...

Roshel to Lead Canadian Manufacturing of ST Engineering’s ExtremV

Through a new agreement with ST Engineering, Roshel will manufacture the ExtremV amphibious terrain vehicle domestically in Canada. This move supports Canada’s Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement program, which plans...