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June 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Japan Strengthens Naval Power With New Mogami Frigate

Japan’s seventh Mogami-class stealth frigate, the JS Niyodo, was officially commissioned and handed over by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki. Assigned to the Escort Division 12 at Kure Naval...

June 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

Danish Forces Gain F-35 Combat Simulation Capability

The Danish military has taken a major step toward advancing pilot readiness by acquiring threat emitter simulators for F-35A training. These high-fidelity devices mimic radar emissions from enemy systems,...

June 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Rifle Accuracy Boost: Israeli Systems Approved for US

SMARTSHOOTER will supply its SMASH 2000L systems to the US Army under a newly signed $13 million contract. These advanced fire control units—alternatively called SMASH 3000s—assist rifle operators with...

May 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Japan in Talks to Procure Kawasaki K-Racer Drone for Military Logistics

“To assist military logistics operations, Japan is in discussions with Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) regarding the possible purchase of the K-RACER drone. Following a successful 2024 demonstration in which...

May 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Hanwha Lands $40M Radar Deal for New S. Korean Air Defense Missile

“Hanwha Systems has won a 54.7-billion-won ($39.7 million) contract to build a next-generation radar for South Korea’s future long-range air defense missile system. The agreement includes a prototype multi-function...

May 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

French Company to Supply Philippine Coast Guard With 40 Patrol Craft

“The Philippines has reached an agreement with French ship manufacturer OCEA for the delivery of 40 rapid patrol boats (FPBs) to its coast guard. According to the agreement, the...

May 23, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Thales, UAE Partner to Produce Ground Master Radars

Thales has inked a strategic cooperation agreement with the Tawazun Council to produce its Ground Master air surveillance radars in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Signed during the “Make...

May 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Ukraine, KNDS Ink Joint Production of Automatic Gun Ammo

Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with KNDS to jointly produce medium-caliber ammunition for the armed forces. The agreement encompasses the manufacturing of shells commonly loaded into automatic...

May 22, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

US Approves Sale of 1,400 Precision Bombs to Poland

“The US State Department has approved the possible $180 million sale of precision-guided bombs to Poland. Warsaw sought 1,400 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-I) and four GBU-39 (T-1)/B inert...

May 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

Spain, Turkey, Belgium Consortium to Develop 6×6 Cavalry Vehicle for Spanish Army

A group of defense contractors has signed a memorandum of understanding to build and supply a 6×6 cavalry vehicle for the Spanish Army. The project aims to support the...