July, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

July 16, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

The “Next-Gen Concealment System” will be unveiled by the British firm Wescom Defence.

Wescom Defence, a UK-based firm, is preparing to debut its ATMIS Multispectral Camouflage (ATMIS MSC) suite at DSEI 2025 in London. Described as a next-generation concealment system, it is...

Denmark Acquires 129 Popular Armored Vehicles From Patria

Denmark has placed an order with Finnish defense company Patria for 129 units of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6. Deliveries are set to begin this year to...

Czechia to Supply New Handguns to German Soldiers

In a recent procurement decision, Germany has selected Czech company Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB) to supply its military with a new service pistol, the P13, chambered in 9×19mm....

Rolls-Royce selected by US Navy for LCAC 100 hovercraft engines

Rolls-Royce has secured a $54.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy to supply MT7 turboshaft engines for the LCAC 100-class hovercraft. The deal covers 12 engines, installation kits, and...

The US Navy orders the biggest RAM launch system from Raytheon.

RTX’s Raytheon has secured a $74 million contract to supply RAM Guided Missile Launching Systems to the U.S. Navy, representing the largest procurement of its kind in more than...

July 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

The first trilateral naval logistics pact between the United States, Australia, and Japan was signed.

In a move to strengthen maritime cooperation, Australia, Japan, and the United States have signed their first trilateral agreement focused on improving logistics and operational compatibility. The pact is...

July 15, 2025
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Land Platforms
R&D

The development of a hydrogen-powered K3 Main Battle Tank is underway in South Korea.

South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem has launched development of the K3 main battle tank, envisioned as the successor to the K2. Supported by key defense agencies, the platform will first...

To back up its F-35 jets, Canada is considering a fleet of fighter drones.

The Canadian Department of Defence is laying the foundation for the procurement of tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to work alongside the nation’s future F-35 combat aircraft. Unclassified records...

July 15, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Mi-8/17 Helicopter Replacement Program Launched by Russia

A new multirole helicopter program has been launched in Russia to replace the long-serving Mi-8/17 fleet, according to national media sources. The rotorcraft, designated Mi-80, is based on the...

Spain Plans to Acquire More Than 200 Self-Propelled Howitzers

In a move to overhaul its artillery capabilities, the Spanish military is planning to procure more than 200 self-propelled howitzers to replace its aging M109 systems. The effort, worth...