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July 22, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Bucharest to Acquire Turkish Naval Vessel for Black Sea Gas Field Security

In a significant expansion of its naval fleet, Romania has reached an agreement to purchase the Hisar-class TCG Akhisar patrol vessel from Turkey to provide strategic protection for the...

July 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

Sixth Kaan Stealth Fighter Test Unit Delivered to Turkish Defense Program

In a strategic move underscoring its expanding defense capabilities, Turkey has procured the sixth prototype of the domestically developed TAI Kaan stealth aircraft. This acquisition permits concurrent testing and...

July 22, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

$999 Million DoD Agreement Awarded to Lockheed for Cruise and Anti-Ship Missile Services

In a significant boost to its missile division, Lockheed Martin has secured a $999 million indefinite-delivery contract to provide end-to-end support for the JASSM and LRASM weapons systems for...

July 21, 2025
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Land Platforms

For the IDF, Israel places a $150 million order with AM General for a fleet of Humvees.

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with US-based AM General to acquire hundreds of Humvees and spare parts, funded by $150 million in American military aid. These...

July 21, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Anduril Gets Contract for Next-Gen C2 Prototype Worth Close to $100M from the US Army

The US Army has awarded a $99.6-million contract to Anduril Industries to spearhead a consortium of technology firms in developing a next-generation command and control (NGC2) system. “Team Anduril,”...

July 21, 2025
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Land Platforms

The Italian Army receives its first improved Ariete C2 tank.

The Italian Army has received its first upgraded Ariete C2 main battle tank at the Cecchignola complex in Rome, marking the beginning of a 90-unit modernization program. The upgrade...

July 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

After the confrontation with Iran, Israel increases its manufacturing of missile interceptors.

Israel has placed a new order with Israel Aerospace Industries for additional Arrow interceptors, crucial to the country’s multi-layered air defense system. Co-developed with the US Missile Defense Agency,...

July 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Iveco Selected by NATO for Demonstration of Ground-Air Robot Teaming

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has awarded Iveco Defence Vehicles a three-year contract to lead concept development and field testing of robotic and autonomous systems (RAS). Under this...

July 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

Türkiye orders six KAAN fighter jet prototypes to advance domestic defense aviation capabilities.

Türkiye’s Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) has ordered a sixth prototype of the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet, marking a major step in the nation’s indigenous defense aerospace ambitions. Developed by...

July 18, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defense

Romania to become Europe’s first operator of Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system.

Romania will become the first European country to procure Israel’s Iron Dome air and missile defense system. Romanian Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu confirmed that a formal agreement with Rafael,...