June, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

June 30, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

A $5.5 million deal for RF components in a US naval weapon was awarded to M-tron.

“M-tron Industries has won a $5.5 million production contract to provide high-performance radio frequency (RF) components for a vital US naval weapon system. The award includes robust crystal and...

Italian Navy to Get Combat Ships from Fincantieri

The Italian Navy has contracted Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct two more Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) multipurpose combat ships. The ships will take the place of a pair that...

June 30, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

BAE, US Army Partner to Create 52-Caliber M109 Paladin Howitzer

“The 52-caliber variant of the M109 self-propelled howitzer prototype has been the subject of a research and development deal between BAES Systems and the US Army. BAE will expedite...

June 30, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

The first flight of South Korea’s indigenous minesweeping helicopter takes place.

South Korea has conducted the first flight of its prototype of an indigenous mine countermeasures rotary wing aircraft in South Gyeongsang Province. The display is a component of a...

US Army bases will have their defense strengthened by General Dynamics.

“General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has signed a $580 million contract to ensure the security and readiness of American Army bases. This task order covers the Integrated Base Defense...

German Medium Forces to Use Boxer Fleet Equipped with 30mm Remote Turret

“Germany has revealed its plan to purchase Boxer armored fighting vehicles in order to integrate main capabilities into the newly formed Medium Forces of the military. The package includes...

June 30, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

S. Korea Purchases 80 Hanwha Engines for Boramae Jets

“Hanwha Aerospace has been awarded a contract to provide propulsion systems for South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The deal, which is worth 623.2 billion Korean won ($460.7...

$1.8 Billion Contract for US Navy Virginia Submarines Given to General Dynamics

“General Dynamics Electric Boat has been given a $1.8 billion contract by the US Department of Defense to keep purchasing long lead time materials in support of the US...

Zen’s new optical filter intends to make laser-based training easier.

A “Zen Technologies” company in India has created an optical filter that may increase the accuracy, longevity, and ease of maintenance of laser training systems for the military. The...

June 30, 2025
Admin
Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

With IT solutions, Leidos will spearhead a project to strengthen NATO cybersecurity.

Leidos has won an $87 million deal with NATO’s Communications and Information Agency to create a centralized IT solution using private cloud technology to strengthen the alliance’s cybersecurity and...