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June 30, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

M-tron gets a $5.5 million contract to supply RF parts for a US Navy weapon.

“M-tron Industries has been awarded a $5.5 million manufacturing contract to supply high-performance radio frequency (RF) components for a key US naval weapon system. The prize comes with sturdy...

June 27, 2025
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Training and Simulation

The First Virtual Model of the MV-75 FLRAA is Accepted by the US Army

Bell Textron has created two virtual models of the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), and the US Army has approved the first one. The second model is...

June 27, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Northrop and Lithuania Extend Their Medium-Caliber Ammunition Manufacturing Collaboration

“Lithuania and Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of understanding to increase the co-production of medium-caliber ammunition, building on an initial agreement signed in September 2024. At the NATO...

June 27, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

The Danish Navy Will Receive VIDAR Laser Rangefinders from Sweden’s Lumibird

“Lumibird Photonics, which is headquartered in Sweden, has been awarded a deal by Saab to deliver 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders for the frigate fleet of the Royal Danish Navy....

June 27, 2025
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Cybersecurity

In a new variation of air defense, the RAPIDFire system is ground-based and manufactured by Thales and KNDS.

“Thales and KNDS France have developed a land-based version of the RAPIDFire naval defense system, which is intended to defend high-value assets in dynamic battlefields. The system is designed...

June 26, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 will be manufactured in Japan by MELCO.

Raytheon has secured a $250 million agreement with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for the licensed manufacturing of the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 in Japan. The agreement falls...

June 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

European military agrees to a $40 million counter-drone deal with DroneShield.

Sydney-based DroneShield has secured three contracts through a local reseller to provide a European military client with handheld detection and counter-drone equipment, as well as associated accessories. The undisclosed...

June 26, 2025
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Air Platforms

As Sweden and Denmark Join Aircraft Program, NATO Acquires Additional Airbus A330s

“Airbus has been awarded a contract to provide two more NATO A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) planes.” The agreement, which calls for deliveries in 2028 and 2029, will increase...

June 25, 2025
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Air Platforms

HAL Chief: Indian Air Force to Have Six Tejas Jets by March 2026

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) confirmed it will supply six Tejas multirole combat aircraft to the Indian Air Force in March, addressing previous shipment delays due to problems with GE...

June 25, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

S. Korea’s Ballistic Missile Threat Simulation Will Be Developed by LIG Nex1

To bolster national defense preparedness, LIG Nex1 has secured a 3.4 billion won (around $24 million) deal to develop a counter-ballistic missile simulation system for South Korea. Expected to...