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July 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

$1.4 billion in AMRAAM missiles for air defense and aerial strikes will be purchased by Australia.

The most recent versions of the AMRAAM missile, which provide air defense and aerial strike capabilities, will be purchased by the Australian government for 2.12 billion Australian dollars ($1.39...

July 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Japan gets the first SPY-7 radar antennas from Lockheed

The initial shipset of four SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas, which will be installed on Japan’s future Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV), was delivered to the Japanese Ministry of Defense by...

July 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

In the midst of growing tensions, South Korea intends to purchase an additional 36 U.S. AH-64E Apache assault helicopters.

South Korea intends to buy 36 more Apache Guardian AH-64E attack helicopters from the United States. The new acquisition is a sign of Seoul’s dedication to increasing its sophisticated...

July 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Taiwan increases its artillery strength by purchasing additional U.S. M109A7 self-propelled howitzers.

The Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan has formally approved a large expansion of its artillery modernization program by authorizing the purchase of 168 M109A7 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers...

July 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Japan buys more than twelve underwater drones of the HII REMUS 300 model.

Tokyo-based Hitachi has requested that Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) provide more than a dozen REMUS 300 small uncrewed undersea vehicles (SUUVs). The multi-year agreement takes place against the backdrop...

July 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

European Client Orders DriX H-8 USVs from Exail

Exail has a contract to provide an unspecified European country with a fleet of five DriX H-8 uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs). The USV will be utilized for intelligence, surveillance,...

July 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

The US Army will receive light medium machine guns from FN America.

FN America has been given a $4.9 million contract to provide the US Army with its flagship M240L lightweight medium machine guns. The decision is based on the introduction...

July 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

To bolster its layered air defense network, the Lithuanian Army chooses Poland’s GROM portable missiles.

The Lithuanian deal for GROM MANPADS, which strengthen the idea of regional air defense, was won by Poland’s MESKO S.A. With a clear emphasis on short-range air defense capabilities,...

July 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Saab receives further orders for CB90 battle boats from Sweden.

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has given Saab a contract to supply 22 more CB90 Next Generation battle boats. The order’s overall worth is approximately SEK 900 million....

July 3, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

The Hellenic Navy’s FDI frigates are equipped with cybersecure navigation systems by Exail.

Exail has been chosen by Naval Group to supply navigation systems for the Hellenic Navy’s Defense and Intervention Frigates (FDI). The Marins Inertial Navigation System (INS), Netans Data Distribution...