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June 9, 2025
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Air Platforms

Baku Becomes Top JF-17 Buyer With Expanded Pakistani Fighter Jet Order

Pakistan has confirmed that Azerbaijan has upped its JF-17 Thunder jet order from 16 to 40 fighters. This follows a 2024 pact to modernize Azerbaijan’s air force in response...

June 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

BAE to Refine Navy’s IFF System in $30M Technology Refresh

The US Navy has contracted BAE Systems for $30 million to modernize the widely used AN/APX-123A(V) IFF transponder. The updated transponders will be installed on multiple assets, including UAVs,...

June 9, 2025
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Land Platforms

US Approves Major Support Deal to Maintain Kuwait’s Abrams Tank Force

Kuwait has received US government clearance for a $325 million tank support agreement, designed to maintain the strength and performance of its Abrams tank fleet. The program will cover...

June 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon, Northrop Trial Longer-Burning Rocket for Army’s New Air Defense Weapon

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have finished testing new rocket propulsion for the Army’s Next-Gen Short-Range Interceptor, meant to succeed the Stinger missile. These rocket motors incorporate Highly Loaded Grain...

June 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Latvia Taps German Partner to Deliver Israeli Spike Missile Systems

The Latvian defense ministry has ordered Israeli-made Spike anti-tank weapons for the army and national guard forces. The €81-million ($92.6 million) agreement includes support hardware and ammunition, with quantities...

NP Aerospace to Equip Canada’s New Logistics Vehicles With Blast-Proof Modules

NP Aerospace has been contracted to design and build armored transport capsules for the Canadian military’s LVM fleet. This three-year deal will see the company handle all stages—concept, testing,...

June 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

China to Hand Over FC-31 Fighters to Pakistan by Year-End

The Pakistani Air Force will soon enhance its aerial strength with the arrival of Chinese FC-31 stealth jets. The deal, hinted at during 2024 aircraft inductions from China, could...

Sweden Expands Vehicle Program With 100 Iveco Medical Units

The Swedish Armed Forces have ordered 100 medical 4×4 vehicles under a 2023 framework for light tactical mobility. Iveco Defence Vehicles will handle production, marking the second phase of...

June 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

General Atomics Sends Final Reaper Drone to USMC

At Grey Butte Field Airport, General Atomics delivered the last MQ-9A Reaper drone ordered by the US Marine Corps. The event concludes the Corps’ three-year procurement program tied to...

June 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

Romania Contracts German ACS for Light Armored Vehicle Fleet

Romania has sealed a deal with Armoured Car Systems to acquire Enok AB light armored patrol vehicles. The vehicles will support mobile anti-tank strategies of the Romanian Armed Forces....