July, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

July 21, 2025
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In Paris, the French Army presents the Griffon mortar carrier version.

France has showcased its Griffon MEPAC (On-Board Mortar for Contact Support), a self-propelled variant of the 6×6 Griffon armored vehicle, publicly unveiled during Bastille Day after successful field tests....

Anduril Wins Close to $100 Million US Army Contract for Next-Gen C2 Prototype

The US Army has selected Anduril to lead a consortium in developing a next-generation command and control (NGC2) system under a $99.6-million Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract. Partnering with...

AM General receives a $150 million order from Israel for a fleet of humvees for the IDF.

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has finalized a $150-million agreement with US-based AM General to acquire hundreds of Humvees and related spare parts, funded through US military aid. The vehicles...

Iveco chosen by NATO to demonstrate ground-air robot teaming

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has awarded a three-year contract to Iveco Defence Vehicles to develop and demonstrate integrated robotic and autonomous systems (RAS). The project will combine...

After a conflict with Iran, Israel Increases the Output of Missile Interceptors

Israel has signed a new agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries to produce more Arrow interceptors, following their extensive use during a 12-day conflict with Iran in June that reportedly...

July 20, 2025
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U.S. Marines demonstrate rapid HIMARS deployment via MV-22B aircraft at Talisman Sabre 2025.

During the Talisman Sabre 2025 exercise in Australia, U.S. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (VMM-363), under Marine Rotational Force–Darwin 25.3, conducted an aerial logistics mission using an...

July 20, 2025
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Türkiye orders six KAAN fighter prototypes for indigenous air force modernization.

On July 16, 2025, Türkiye’s Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) placed an official order for the sixth prototype of the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet, underscoring the country’s commitment to...

July 20, 2025
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Belgium unveils Griffon and Falcon CLV armored vehicles during National Day military parade 2025.

Ahead of Belgium’s 2025 National Day celebrations, the Belgian Army showcased its latest armored vehicles, including the Belgian-assembled Griffon 6×6, during full-dress rehearsals in Brussels. This event, more than...

July 19, 2025
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Indian Navy commissions INS Nistar to enhance subsea warfare and deep-sea rescue operations.

India’s Ministry of Defence officially commissioned INS Nistar, the Indian Navy’s first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), into service at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam....

July 19, 2025
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New Zealand Navy deploys Bluebottle unmanned vessels in Fiji for joint maritime patrols.

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has deployed two Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), named Tahi and Rua, to Fiji as part of Operation Calypso, a regional maritime security...