2025 - Weeklydefencenews

March 4, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Parsons and the US Air Force to Equip Joint Light Tactical Vehicle With Bomb Detonating Laser

To install a directed energy bomb disposal system on the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), Parsons Corporation has partnered with the US Air Force. The initiative is a component...

With 600 radios, Indra will modernize Canadian defense air traffic management.

Indra has been awarded a contract by Canada to supply its air traffic control systems with around 600 radios. With a value of over 13 million euros ($13.5 million),...

March 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Air Industries Group Secures Landing Gear Contract for US B-1B and F-16 Aircraft

The US Air Force’s B-1B Lancer heavy bomber and F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft are among the platforms for which Air Industries Group has obtained contracts to provide landing...

Denmark will get seven Sjobjrn rescue boats from a Norwegian manufacturer.

Norwegian shipbuilder Maritime Partner has been awarded a contract by Denmark to build seven Sjøbjørn 71 ships for the Danish Coastal Rescue Service. In the Danish territories, notably throughout...

March 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Turkish Akinci drone flight tested with locally produced AESA radar

The Murad 100-A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar made by the Turkish defense business Baykar was tested in flight using its Akinci long-range combat drone. The Aselsan radar,...

‘Dark Eagle’ Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon to Be Deployed by US Army This Year

After a long period of delays brought on by repeated testing failures, the US Army intends to deploy its “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic weapon (LRHW) this year. The development...

ELT Group Selected by Rohde & Schwarz for Electronic Support Measures for German and Polish Warships

ELT Group has been chosen by Rohde & Schwarz to supply electronic warfare equipment for the German Navy’s F124 class frigates and the Polish Navy’s new Miecznick class multirole...

New Colombian Frigate to Receive Combat, Fire Control Systems from Saab

The new frigate of the Colombian Navy will be outfitted with cutting-edge radars, sensors, and management systems thanks to a deal that Saab has signed. The agreement includes advanced...

February 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

A Layered, Scalable Counter-Drone System Unveiled by Lockheed Martin

To identify, monitor, and neutralize threats, Lockheed Martin has unveiled a scalable, multi-layered counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS). The system’s ability to counter small UAVs, either alone or in swarm...

February 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

The Turkish army will receive Altu? armored combat vehicles from BMC.

Turkey has signed a deal with BMC, a domestic vehicle manufacturer, to provide its land forces with Altu? 8×8 armored battle vehicles. According to the agreement, the ?zmir-based business...