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August 25, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

36-Meter Warship with Frigate Roles Revealed

A new 36-meter modular surface effect vessel, the Aircat Bengal MC, is under development by Eureka Naval Craft in partnership with Singapore’s Strategic Marine. Designed to perform frigate-class missions...

August 25, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

US, Indonesia, Allies Begin Major Military Drills

The annual Super Garuda Shield joint exercises are underway in Indonesia, led by the US and Indonesian armed forces with participation from 11 partner countries. More than 5,400 troops...

August 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

SNC Pitches Freedom Jet for Navy Training Fleet

At the Tailhook Symposium, Sierra Nevada Corporation introduced the Freedom Trainer, its entry in the Navy’s UJTS competition to replace T-45 jets. The program envisions over 200 new trainers...

August 24, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

South Korea Eyes Poland Tank Plant for EU Market

South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem has signed a major follow-up contract with Poland to deliver 180 K2 Black Panther tanks worth $6.5 billion. The deal cements Poland as the regional...

Ukraine to Get 3,350 US ERAM Missiles, 450km Range

Washington has authorized the supply of 3,350 ERAM long-range guided missiles to Ukraine in a package valued at $850 million, with European partners providing most of the financing. Initial...

August 23, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

French Firm Joins India on Fighter Jet Engine Plan

India is pushing forward with a strategic defense partnership with France to co-develop fighter jet engines, signaling a strong move toward defense self-reliance. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh recently approved...

UK Adds MBDA Land Ceptors in £118M Defence Boost

Britain has awarded MBDA a £118 million contract to supply six Land Ceptor launchers, bolstering the Sky Sabre air defense system amid growing security concerns. The deal, which sustains...

August 23, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lithuanian Air Force Picks Embraer C-390 Fleet

Lithuania will modernize its airlift capability with the purchase of three Embraer C-390 Millennium jets, marking a generational upgrade over its C-27J Spartans. Deliveries are slated before the decade...

August 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Vietnam Buys 20 K9 Howitzers from Korea

In a landmark $250-million defense deal, Vietnam will acquire 20 K9 howitzers from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, making it the 11th global operator of the advanced artillery system. Deliveries,...

US Navy Picks HII for Training Contract

The US Navy has enlisted HII’s Mission Technologies division under a new $267-million multiple-award contract to modernize sailor training. The scope covers curriculum building, e-learning platforms, and advanced training...