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March 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The last Awaji minesweeper is put into service by the Japanese navy.

In Tsurumi-ki, Yokohama, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has put into service its fourth and last minesweeping ship of the Awaji class. After the vessel was delivered from the...

March 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

De Haas will give 13 special operations and interceptor boats to the Netherlands.

De Haas Shipyards has been given a contract to construct 13 ships to replace the Netherlands Armed Forces‘ Fast Raiding Interception and Special Forces Craft (FRISC). The new boats...

March 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The Coastline Surveillance Network of Persistent Systems is chosen by the Baltic Sea States

Persistent Systems has secured $29 million in contracts to supply coastline surveillance network systems to a number of Baltic Sea countries. Through the initiative, the business will deploy its...

March 13, 2025
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Land Platforms

French Caesar is being considered as a replacement for Soviet artillery in Bulgaria.

As a substitute for the Soviet 2S1 “Gvozdika” 122-mm self-propelled artillery systems, Bulgaria is contemplating purchasing the Caesar self-propelled 155mm howitzer. In addition to the IRIS-T air defense system,...

March 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

The last AH-64E Apache helicopter was delivered to the British Army by Boeing.

As part of a deal made in 2016, Boeing has delivered the British Army’s last AH-64E Apache attack helicopter. The system, which is the 50th aircraft in the program,...

March 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

India’s army T-72 Soviet battle tanks will receive new engines from Russia.

Rosoboronexport has been given a $248 million deal by the Indian Ministry of Defence to supply contemporary engines for the army’s T-72 Ural main battle tanks. According to the...

March 12, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Anduril secures a $642 million contract to supply the US Marines with anti-drone systems.

Anduril has been awarded a $642 million deal to provide counter-drone technology to the US Marine Corps (USMC). Beginning this year and continuing through 2035, the defense tech firm...

March 11, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The Fourth Taigei-Class Submarine for Japan Begins Operations

The fourth diesel-electric submarine in the Taigei class has been commissioned by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The JS Raigei (“thunder whale”), which was built by Kawasaki Heavy...

March 11, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Under a deal worth less than $306 million, Denmark purchases Kongsberg’s naval strike missiles.

The agreement, worth 2.1 billion kroner ($306 million), calls for Denmark to purchase Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and associated gear. The missiles will be used to arm the...

March 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

An IT company will supply the UK military with satellite software.

Information technology company CGI UK has been given a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to provide software that will improve the military’s satellite operations. The 65 million...