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June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Opens F-35 Partnership Pathway for Portugal With New Industry Pact

Despite Lisbon’s hesitancy to purchase the F-35, Lockheed Martin has signed a memorandum with AED Cluster Portugal to develop a framework for domestic involvement in the fighter jet’s global...

June 11, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Australia, US Seal Deal on Joint Missile Development and Industry Cooperation

Australia has signed an agreement with the US to jointly advance and maintain the Precision Strike Missile project. This formalizes deeper military-technical collaboration under a shared strategic umbrella in...

June 11, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Japan Reveals Advanced Type 12 Missile Launcher to Public for First Time

The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces presented their enhanced Type 12 long-range missile launcher at the annual Fuji Firepower Exercise. Held in Shizuoka, the event invited thousands of students and...

June 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Milrem Presents Armed THeMIS UGV With Anti-Drone System at Indonesian Expo

During Indo Defence 2025 in Jakarta, Milrem Robotics unveiled its latest THeMIS UGV configured with new combat features. The variant includes an expanded platform and the Valhalla-manufactured Loki turret...

US Army Increases MET Procurement With Oshkosh Contract Worth $27.6M

The US Army has expanded its order of Medium Equipment Trailers by contracting Oshkosh Defense for 55 additional units at a cost of $27.6 million. This order contributes to...

June 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin to Deliver C-5M Support Under $56M Deal

A new $56-million defense contract tasks Lockheed Martin with providing key maintenance and logistics support for the US Air Force’s C-5M fleet. The work is part of an avionics...

June 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Raytheon to Supply US Navy With Four More SPY-6 Radars in $646M Pact

Raytheon has secured a $646-million contract to provide the US Navy with four more SPY-6(V) radar systems. With this order, Raytheon now holds contracts for 42 total radars to...

June 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

South Korea Set to Secure $6B Tank Deal With Poland

South Korea is approaching the final stages of a pivotal arms deal with Poland that will see the transfer of K2 battle tanks, a top official from the country’s...

Cyviz Builds Rapid-Response Command Center in 24 Hours for Dutch Military Drill

In a breakthrough effort, Cyviz has delivered a mobile command center that’s both ballistic-proof and capable of being fully functional within a single day. The project was completed with...

June 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Pentagon Deepens Support to Europe With More Anti-Drone VAMPIRE Systems

L3Harris has been awarded a follow-up contract by the US Department of Defense to deliver more VAMPIRE systems to enhance European intelligence and combat readiness. This builds upon a...