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July 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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...

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...

A French Company Will Provide Soldiers With Ballistic Plate Sensors

France has contracted local company SilMach for a €3 million, seven-year project to develop a shock-detection sensor for bulletproof vests. This innovative microsensor, designed for ballistic ceramic plates, identifies...

July 24, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Japan Presents Australia With an Improved Mogambi Frigate

Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has offered a customized Mogami-class frigate to Australia as part of its general-purpose frigate procurement program. This version features upgraded systems aligned with US military...

July 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

To combat fast craft and drone threats, MBDA updates the MISTRAL 3 missile.

MBDA has enhanced its MISTRAL 3 air defense missile to effectively counter fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), a common naval threat. The improvements, validated in a Spanish live-fire test,...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium acquires 11 additional F-35 fighter aircraft.

Belgium will acquire 11 more F-35 fighter jets, increasing its total fleet to 45 aircraft. The €1.5 billion order was confirmed by Defense Minister Theo Francken. This builds on...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Japanese Advanced Hawkeye aircraft Production Support Contract Awarded to Northrop

Northrop Grumman has received a $140.8 million US defense contract to produce five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for Japan through a Foreign Military Sale. The package includes engineering, logistics,...

Canadian Commander3 XL Drone Ordered by Pentagon

Canadian company Draganfly will supply its Commander3 XL drone to a major US military branch under a new defense contract. Known for its heavy-lift and ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance)...

Turkey Introduces Its First Hypersonic Missile with a Range of 800 Kilometers

Turkey has introduced the Tayfun Block-4, an advanced version of its short-range ballistic missile with hypersonic capabilities. Designed for high-speed maneuverability and enhanced penetration of air defenses, the missile...

July 24, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Mergers & JV

Singapore’s military and Indonesia strengthen their cybersecurity cooperation.

Indonesia is in talks with Singapore to deepen military cooperation in cybersecurity. Inspired by Singapore’s cyber command—which operates alongside traditional military branches—Indonesia aims to strengthen its cyber capabilities within...