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August 22, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

USAF Selects Q-Net for Comms

Q-Net Security has signed a contract with the US Air Force to bolster secure, real-time battlefield communications. The firm will expand its work on airborne and mobile self-forming networks...

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Dutch Navy Gets Blueye Underwater Drones

Blueye Robotics, with Dutch partner RVI Tools, will deliver advanced underwater ROVs to the Royal Netherlands Navy after winning a competitive tender. These systems, tailored for engineers and mine...

August 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US OKs 160 Javelin Missiles Sale to Australia

The US has approved a $97.3M deal for Australia to procure 161 Javelin LWCLU launchers, training systems, and support equipment. Lighter and more advanced than prior units, these launchers...

August 21, 2025
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Air Platforms

Sikorsky Wins $43M to Upgrade Army Black Hawks

Sikorsky has secured a $43M contract to modernize US Army Black Hawk helicopters. The upgrade focuses on digital integration, payload expansion, and autonomy-readiness. Future plans include AI-driven flight control...

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Army Looks for Ground Drone for Brigade Support

The US Army seeks prototypes for a ground robotic vehicle to aid Brigade Combat Teams. The system must carry over 2,200 lbs, navigate diverse terrains, and operate both autonomously...

August 20, 2025
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Land Platforms

Lithuania Acquires Israeli Spike LR2 Missiles

The Lithuanian Armed Forces received Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles from Rafael under a €6M contract. The missiles integrate with Vilkas Boxer IFVs equipped with Samson Mk II remote weapon...

August 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Kongsberg Wins Export for Aussie NSM Launchers

Kongsberg Defence Australia has secured its first overseas contracts for Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launchers and command-and-control consoles. A AU$50-million ($32-million) deal will see the company supply Australian-made launchers...

August 19, 2025
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Land Platforms

Czechia to Buy 44 Leopard 2A8 Tanks

The Czech Republic has approved the procurement of 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from KNDS Deutschland under a contract worth 32.76 billion koruna ($1.56 billion). An additional 1.49 billion koruna...

August 19, 2025
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Air Platforms

Philippines Gets 5 Black Hawk Helicopters

The Philippine Air Force has officially received five more S-70i Black Hawk helicopters from Lockheed Martin’s PZL Mielec unit in Poland. Delivered to Clark Air Base, the aircraft are...

August 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Israel Buys $260M in Airborne Weapons

Elbit Systems has secured two contracts valued at $260 million to supply airborne munitions to Israel’s Ministry of Defense. While specific systems were not detailed, Elbit’s portfolio includes laser-guided...