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June 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin to Deliver C-5M Support Under $56M Deal

A new $56-million defense contract tasks Lockheed Martin with providing key maintenance and logistics support for the US Air Force’s C-5M fleet. The work is part of an avionics...

US Army Increases MET Procurement With Oshkosh Contract Worth $27.6M

The US Army has expanded its order of Medium Equipment Trailers by contracting Oshkosh Defense for 55 additional units at a cost of $27.6 million. This order contributes to...

June 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Milrem Presents Armed THeMIS UGV With Anti-Drone System at Indonesian Expo

During Indo Defence 2025 in Jakarta, Milrem Robotics unveiled its latest THeMIS UGV configured with new combat features. The variant includes an expanded platform and the Valhalla-manufactured Loki turret...

June 11, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Japan Reveals Advanced Type 12 Missile Launcher to Public for First Time

The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces presented their enhanced Type 12 long-range missile launcher at the annual Fuji Firepower Exercise. Held in Shizuoka, the event invited thousands of students and...

June 11, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Australia, US Seal Deal on Joint Missile Development and Industry Cooperation

Australia has signed an agreement with the US to jointly advance and maintain the Precision Strike Missile project. This formalizes deeper military-technical collaboration under a shared strategic umbrella in...

June 10, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Blighter’s New Radar Detects Intruders From 15 Kilometers Away

Blighter has launched the B422LR, a long-range radar that identifies human movement from 15 km, improving border surveillance capabilities. The extended reach helps border agencies respond earlier and cut...

Roshel to Build Amphibious ExtremV Vehicle in Partnership With ST Engineering

Roshel has signed a deal with Singapore’s ST Engineering to begin manufacturing the ExtremV all-terrain amphibious vehicle within Canada. The vehicle is in the running to replace Canada’s BV206...

June 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

Six Nations Eye Combined Deal for CV90 Armored Vehicles

Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden have agreed to jointly explore acquiring CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. The nations finalized the intent during a NATO summit of defense...

June 10, 2025
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Air Platforms

Poland Scraps Black Hawk Helicopter Buy Amid Budget Shift

The Polish government has canceled plans to procure 32 S-70i Black Hawks for the military due to changes in strategic defense investments. PGZ halted the deal in light of...

June 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Northrop, Marshall Collaborate on British Ground Air Defense Program

Northrop Grumman has partnered with UK-based Marshall to design a candidate for Britain’s future Ground-Based Air Defense system. Their goal is to offer a modern air defense solution built...