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March 13, 2025
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French Caesar considered as a potential replacement for Soviet artillery in Bulgaria

As a substitute for the Soviet 2S1 “Gvozdika” 122-mm self-propelled artillery systems, Bulgaria is contemplating purchasing the Caesar self-propelled 155mm howitzer. In addition to the IRIS-T air defense system,...

For military pilot training, France purchases Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX aircraft.

Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX was selected by France to serve as the new training system for the French Air and Space Force. The purchase includes 22 planes and ground-based training...

The United States confirms the sale of $91 million worth of precision-guided weaponry to Australia.

A possible $91.2 million sale of precision-guided weapons to Australia has been given the green light by the US State Department. Canberra will get 54 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket...

Last Awaji Minesweeper Commissioned by Japanese Navy

The fourth and last minesweeping ship of the Awaji class was commissioned by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in Tsurumi-ki, Yokohama. After being delivered from the Kanagawa-based Japan Marine...

De Haas will supply the Netherlands with 13 interceptor and special operations ships.

To replace the Netherlands Armed Forces‘ Fast Raiding Interception and Special Forces Craft (FRISC), De Haas Shipyards has been awarded a contract to construct 13 ships. The incoming ships...

The Baltic Sea States Choose a Coastline Surveillance Network for Persistent Systems

Persistent Systems has been awarded $29 million in contracts to supply multiple Baltic Sea nations with coastline monitoring network systems. As part of the project, the firm will provide...

March 12, 2025
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Indian Army T-72 Soviet battle tanks to get new engines from Russia

Rosoboronexport has been granted a $248 million contract by the Indian Ministry of Defense to provide contemporary engines for the army’s T-72 Ural main battle tanks. The agreement stipulates...

Anduril Receives $642 Million Contract to Supply Counter-Drone Systems to US Marines

The US Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Anduril a $642 million deal to provide anti-drone technology. Beginning this year and continuing until 2035, the defense tech firm will provide,...

March 12, 2025
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Boeing Hands Over Last AH-64E Apache Helicopter to British Army

As part of a deal made in 2016, Boeing has delivered the British Army the last AH-64E Apache attack helicopter. The system, which is the 50th aircraft in the...

Japan’s Fourth Taigei-Class Submarine Enters Service

The fourth diesel-electric submarine in the Taigei class has been commissioned by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The JS Raigei (“thunder whale”), which was built by Kawasaki Heavy...