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October 15, 2025
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Air Platforms

Belgium Accepts First F-35A Jets From Lockheed

Lockheed Martin has handed over the first three F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to the Belgian Air Force, marking a pivotal transition as Belgium replaces its aging F-16 fleet...

October 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation

UK Awards $6.6M Drone Training Deal to Anartes

The UK Ministry of Defence has commissioned defense firm Anartes to supply drone kits and training solutions worth £5 million ($6.6 million) to advance the British Army’s first-person-view (FPV)...

October 14, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Saab Wins $1B Deal for Blekinge-Class Sub

Saab has secured a major $1 billion (9.6 billion SEK) contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to finalize production of two next-generation Blekinge-class (A26) submarines. The agreement...

October 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

Serco Wins UK Typhoon Engine Support Deal

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a five-year, £7.8 million ($10 million) contract with Serco to deliver maintenance and logistics support for the EJ200 engines powering the Royal...

October 13, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

UK Delivers Laser-Guided Missiles Early to Ukraine

The UK has accelerated deliveries of a substantial consignment of Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMMs), commonly called Martlet, to Ukraine — arriving roughly five months ahead of schedule. This shipment...

October 13, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Japan Orders Mitsubishi to Mass-Produce Sub Missile

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has awarded Mitsubishi Heavy Industries two major production contracts aimed at boosting the nation’s long-range strike and anti-ship capabilities in response to mounting regional security...

October 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

Sweden Extends Gripen Support in $360M Upgrade

Sweden has extended its long-term maintenance and support relationship with Saab, awarding a roughly 4-billion krona contract to continue sustainment work for Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighter fleets....

October 13, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

US Army Orders 86 Mack M917A3 Trucks

The U.S. Army has ordered 86 M917A3 heavy dump trucks from Mack Defense as part of its ongoing effort to modernize engineering and logistics fleets. Built from Mack’s commercial...

October 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

Denmark Orders 16 More US F-35 Jets

Denmark has announced the purchase of 16 additional F-35 fighter jets from the United States, bringing its fleet to 43. The deal, valued at 29 billion kroner ($4.5 billion),...

October 10, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

UK, India Ink $465M Air Defense Missile Deal

The UK has signed a $465-million contract to supply India with Lightweight Multirole Missiles and launchers. The missiles, manufactured in Belfast, are suitable for air, land, and naval use,...