July, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

With the acquisition of VL MICAs, Denmark brings back ground-based air defense.

Denmark has placed an order with MBDA France for two vehicle-mounted VL MICA air defense systems, with deliveries slated for mid-2026 and initial operational capability by year’s end. This...

July 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

A “Robotic Dog” from Roketsan combines surveillance and strike capabilities.

Turkish defense firm Roketsan has introduced KOZ, a four-legged unmanned ground vehicle designed for frontline missions. KOZ can carry four guided munitions and operate in rough terrain. It runs...

For Stinger air-to-air launchers, Raytheon gets a $51.9 million contract.

Raytheon has been awarded a $51.9 million contract to deliver Stinger missile launchers to the US Marine Corps. The equipment supports the Ground-Based Air Defense (GBAD) system and the...

Czech Order for Mobile Short-Range Air Defense Worth $189M Secured by Saab

Saab has signed a 1.8 billion SEK ($189 million) deal to supply its Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system to the Czech Republic, with deliveries scheduled from 2028 to...

July 24, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Mergers & JV

Singapore’s military and Indonesia strengthen their cybersecurity cooperation.

Indonesia is in talks with Singapore to deepen military cooperation in cybersecurity. Inspired by Singapore’s cyber command—which operates alongside traditional military branches—Indonesia aims to strengthen its cyber capabilities within...

Turkey Introduces Its First Hypersonic Missile with a Range of 800 Kilometers

Turkey has introduced the Tayfun Block-4, an advanced version of its short-range ballistic missile with hypersonic capabilities. Designed for high-speed maneuverability and enhanced penetration of air defenses, the missile...

Canadian Commander3 XL Drone Ordered by Pentagon

Canadian company Draganfly will supply its Commander3 XL drone to a major US military branch under a new defense contract. Known for its heavy-lift and ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance)...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Japanese Advanced Hawkeye aircraft Production Support Contract Awarded to Northrop

Northrop Grumman has received a $140.8 million US defense contract to produce five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for Japan through a Foreign Military Sale. The package includes engineering, logistics,...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium acquires 11 additional F-35 fighter aircraft.

Belgium will acquire 11 more F-35 fighter jets, increasing its total fleet to 45 aircraft. The €1.5 billion order was confirmed by Defense Minister Theo Francken. This builds on...

July 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

To combat fast craft and drone threats, MBDA updates the MISTRAL 3 missile.

MBDA has enhanced its MISTRAL 3 air defense missile to effectively counter fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), a common naval threat. The improvements, validated in a Spanish live-fire test,...