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July 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

Türkiye orders six KAAN fighter jet prototypes to advance domestic defense aviation capabilities.

Türkiye’s Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) has ordered a sixth prototype of the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet, marking a major step in the nation’s indigenous defense aerospace ambitions. Developed by...

July 18, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defense

Romania to become Europe’s first operator of Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system.

Romania will become the first European country to procure Israel’s Iron Dome air and missile defense system. Romanian Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu confirmed that a formal agreement with Rafael,...

July 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

UK selects Cubic to provide live training weapon effects simulation systems.

Cubic Defence UK has signed a two-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the new Instrumented Live Training Area Weapons Effects System (ILT-A). This system will...

July 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Epirus secures $43M U.S. Army deal for Gen II anti-drone directed-energy weapon.

Epirus has been awarded a $43.55 million contract by the US Army to supply its next-generation directed-energy weapon, capable of neutralizing drone swarms using high-power microwaves. The contract includes...

July 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

The Pentagon hires a business to construct the command center for Guam’s defense system.

The US Department of Defense has contracted a Guam-based firm to build an air and missile defense system command center in the strategically important US island territory. Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima...

July 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

The Nagoya City Fire Bureau in Japan purchases Airbus H160s.

Japan’s Nagoya City Fire Bureau placed an order for an Airbus H160. The helicopter will be deployed for fire fighting, search and rescue missions, as well as disaster response...

July 16, 2025
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Land Platforms

Patria sells Denmark 129 well-liked armored vehicles.

Denmark has selected Patria, a Finnish defense manufacturer, to supply 129 CAVS 6×6 armored vehicles, with delivery starting this year. These vehicles will support training and deployment beginning in...

July 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

The Norwegian army now employs Skydio’s tiny drones.

The Norwegian Armed Forces have contracted Skydio to deliver its proprietary X10D unmanned aerial systems, under a deal valued at nearly $9.8 million. The U.S.-made drones are equipped with...

July 16, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The final Independence Class combat vessel was delivered to the US Navy.

Austal USA has delivered the final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship, designated LCS 38, to the US Navy. Named the future USS Pierre, the ship was launched in 2024 and...

July 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Spain to buy more than 200 self-propelled howitzers

Spain’s military is set to acquire over 200 new self-propelled howitzers as part of a major modernization effort to replace its outdated M109 artillery systems. The €3 billion ($3.51...