2025 - Weeklydefencenews

QinetiQ Receives $26 Million Deal to Provide Essential Systems for American Nuclear Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has awarded QinetiQ US a $26-million subcontract to deliver essential systems for the US Navy’s Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines. Under the agreement, QinetiQ will manufacture,...

July 30, 2025
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India begins construction of the first AI-equipped patrol ship to combat maritime threats.

India has commenced construction of its first artificial intelligence-powered patrol vessel, designed to enhance maritime security and conduct multi-role missions throughout its exclusive economic zone. The new vessel, named...

July 29, 2025
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Under the EU’s defense plan, France’s SEAir will create an unmanned surface vessel.

French company SEAir has unveiled its ARROW project—a fully autonomous, uncrewed surface vessel—developed under a €7.5 million ($8.6 million) initiative funded by the European Defence Fund and coordinated by...

From Turkey, Indonesia purchases two Istif warships.

Indonesia has entered into a nearly $1 billion agreement to procure two Istif-class frigates from Turkey, formalized during a defense expo in Istanbul. This acquisition reflects Jakarta’s broader strategy...

Taiwan gets the second batch of American-made Abrams combat vehicles.

Taiwan’s acquisition of its first 80 Abrams—38 delivered in December 2024 and 42 in this shipment—stems from a 2019 Foreign Military Sale authorizing up to 108 tanks. The M1A2T...

July 29, 2025
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New Product Launches

Raytheon Introduces New Targeting System for US Navy Helicopters

Raytheon, a division of RTX, has unveiled its latest high-definition targeting system, the MTS-A-HD, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for US Navy helicopter crews in high-risk environments. This advanced...

Lockheed Martin is given a $2 billion US contract for THAAD interceptors.

Lockheed Martin has secured a $2-billion contract from the US Missile Defense Agency to manufacture Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors, with production to be carried out across...

July 29, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Elbit will provide the German Air Force’s A400M aircraft with a DIRCM self-defense suite.

Elbit Systems has secured a $260-million deal from Airbus Defence and Space to supply its J-MUSIC DIRCM self-protection suite for the German Air Force’s A400M fleet. The system will...

In order to modernize its armored force, the Czech Republic contracts Rheinmetall to maintain its Leopard 2A4 tanks.

The Czech Ministry of Defence has signed a CZK 6.16 billion (around EUR 250 million) agreement with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH for the long-term maintenance of the Czech Army’s Leopard...

July 28, 2025
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The Tokyo Fire Department expands its fleet with another Airbus H225.

Tokyo’s Fire Department has selected Airbus Helicopters to supply a new H225, replacing an older model to modernize its fleet. This acquisition underscores the department’s dedication to rapid-response readiness...