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June 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

China to Begin FC-31 Jet Deliveries to Pakistan Within Months

Pakistan is slated to receive FC-31 Gyrfalcon stealth fighters from China as part of its ongoing air force upgrade. The collaboration surfaced publicly in 2024 with the unveiling of...

Canadian Army Awards NP Aerospace Armored Module Deal for Vehicle Fleet Upgrade

The Canadian Armed Forces have awarded NP Aerospace a contract to build armored transport modules for their new logistics vehicle fleet. The agreement is valid for three years and...

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...