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Last Awaji Minesweeper Commissioned by Japanese Navy

The fourth and last minesweeping ship of the Awaji class was commissioned by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in Tsurumi-ki, Yokohama. After being delivered from the Kanagawa-based Japan Marine...

The United States confirms the sale of $91 million worth of precision-guided weaponry to Australia.

A possible $91.2 million sale of precision-guided weapons to Australia has been given the green light by the US State Department. Canberra will get 54 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket...

For military pilot training, France purchases Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX aircraft.

Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX was selected by France to serve as the new training system for the French Air and Space Force. The purchase includes 22 planes and ground-based training...

March 13, 2025
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French Caesar considered as a potential replacement for Soviet artillery in Bulgaria

As a substitute for the Soviet 2S1 “Gvozdika” 122-mm self-propelled artillery systems, Bulgaria is contemplating purchasing the Caesar self-propelled 155mm howitzer. In addition to the IRIS-T air defense system,...

March 12, 2025
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Boeing Hands Over Last AH-64E Apache Helicopter to British Army

As part of a deal made in 2016, Boeing has delivered the British Army the last AH-64E Apache attack helicopter. The system, which is the 50th aircraft in the...

Anduril Receives $642 Million Contract to Supply Counter-Drone Systems to US Marines

The US Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Anduril a $642 million deal to provide anti-drone technology. Beginning this year and continuing until 2035, the defense tech firm will provide,...

March 12, 2025
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Last Awaji Minesweeper Commissioned by Japanese Navy

The United States confirms the sale of $91 million worth of precision-guided weaponry to Australia.

For military pilot training, France purchases Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX aircraft.

French Caesar considered as a potential replacement for Soviet artillery in Bulgaria

Boeing Hands Over Last AH-64E Apache Helicopter to British Army

Anduril Receives $642 Million Contract to Supply Counter-Drone Systems to US Marines

Indian Army T-72 Soviet battle tanks to get new engines from Russia

Lockheed Launches Affordable, Modular, Mass-Produceable Cruise Missiles

Canada Awards Contracts for Next Generation Polar Icebreakers for Coast Guard

Poland purchases ‘Tarantula’ reconnaissance UGVs from its domestic partner.