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Czech Order for Mobile Short-Range Air Defense Worth $189M Secured by Saab

Saab has signed a 1.8 billion SEK ($189 million) deal to supply its Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system to the Czech Republic, with deliveries scheduled from 2028 to...

For Stinger air-to-air launchers, Raytheon gets a $51.9 million contract.

Raytheon has been awarded a $51.9 million contract to deliver Stinger missile launchers to the US Marine Corps. The equipment supports the Ground-Based Air Defense (GBAD) system and the...

July 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

A “Robotic Dog” from Roketsan combines surveillance and strike capabilities.

Turkish defense firm Roketsan has introduced KOZ, a four-legged unmanned ground vehicle designed for frontline missions. KOZ can carry four guided munitions and operate in rough terrain. It runs...

Five IRIS-T SLM air defense systems purchased by Switzerland

As part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, Switzerland has purchased five IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defense systems. On behalf of the Swiss arms procurement agency, the German arms...

To improve maritime surveillance, Denmark purchases MQ-9B drones.

Denmark’s MQ-9B drone procurement is being facilitated through the MQ-9B International Cooperation Support Partnership, managed by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The partnership includes Belgium, Canada, Germany,...

July 23, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Indian Army Receives First Apache Helicopters from Boeing

The AH-64E Apache is a state-of-the-art attack helicopter equipped with a next-generation defensive suite and a 30-millimeter chain gun, capable of engaging targets with high precision. It supports a...

July 23, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

For a $300 million deal to provide airborne electronic warfare planes, Italy is utilizing L3Harris.

The Italian Air Force will soon enhance its airborne electronic warfare capabilities through the acquisition of two Gulfstream G550 aircraft modified by L3Harris. These jets will be equipped with...

July 23, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

India Creates the World’s First “Dual Stealth Drone” Covered in Nanotech Cloak

Two Hyderabad-based companies have partnered to develop India’s first “dual stealth drone,” featuring a blend of autonomous flight capabilities and cutting-edge stealth materials designed to evade both radar and...

$315 million is the amount of a contract between Booz Allen and L3Harris to develop a prototype of the USAF TOC-L Command Center.

The new TOC-L prototype forms part of the Distributed Battle Management Node within the US Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS). It plays a key role in the...

July 23, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

With the Philippines, Australia enhances its military training efforts.

Australian troops from the 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, recently conducted territorial defense and reconnaissance exercises with the Philippine Army’s 4th and 10th Infantry Divisions at Camp Kibaritan in...