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Lithuania to Bolster Local Defense Industry With $337-Million Investment

Lithuania is spending 300 million euros ($337.4 million) in an effort to establish itself as a regional hub for the security industry and strengthen its defense industry capabilities. As...

May 8, 2025
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Air Platforms

Japan Receives New F-35 Lightning Fighters From US

Three Lightning II F-35s were delivered to the Ishikawa prefecture’s Komatsu Air Base in Japan by the United States. The F-35 aircraft are equipped with the new TR-3 avionics...

May 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Sweden, Nammo Sign $186-Million Ammo Production Deal

Sweden has signed a deal with Nammo worth 1.8 billion Swedish krona ($186 million) for the supply of small-caliber ammunition. The order is the biggest deal Stockholm has ever...

May 8, 2025
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Land Platforms

Cyprus Orders Sherpa Armored Vehicles With Akeron Missile Launchers From Arquus

For the Cypriot National Guard, Arquus has verified an agreement to provide Sherpa station wagon vehicles fitted with Akeron missile launchers. Twelve of the French-made vehicles, each equipped with...

May 7, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Israel Discusses JASSM Missile Procurement With US

According to reports, the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) is in “advanced talks” with the US to purchase Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). The Israeli newspaper Globes...

May 6, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

US Approves Sale of AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles to Norway

The possible $370.9 million sale of AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles to Norway has been approved by the US State Department. The agreement includes 300 AIM-9X Block II tactical...

May 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Spain to Receive UAVs From German Drone Firm

The Spanish Armed Forces will get mid-range reconnaissance drones from the German technology company Quantum Systems under a framework agreement for 91 Vector systems for Madrid. The intelligence, surveillance,...

May 5, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

US Approves $3.5 Billion AMRAAM Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia

The potential sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $3.5 billion has been approved by the US State Department. The agreement...

May 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

General Dynamics Wins $12B US Navy Deal for Two More Virginia-Class Subs

General Dynamics has won a $12.4 billion contract to aid in the construction of two more Virginia-class attack submarines for the US Navy.The agreement, which was initially scheduled to...

May 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

Iraq Receives Two Airbus H225M Multi-Role Helicopters

In accordance with a 14-helicopter agreement made last year, Airbus has provided Iraq with two H225M Caracal medium-lift helicopters. The helicopters are set to be transferred to the Iraqi...