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April 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Philippines and US begin combined military exercises under the name of “Shared Adversity.”

As the two allies attempt to counter Beijing’s goals in the contested South China Sea, the Philippine and US militaries started three weeks of joint exercises on Monday that...

A new tactical ambulance for the military is introduced in Taiwan.

At Taichung’s Feng Chia University, the Republic of China Armed Forces unveiled a novel emergency vehicle for warfighters. The purpose of the system was to enhance the military’s ability...

Israeli situational awareness system chosen by Czech company for Pandur 8×8

“For the Pandur 8×8 EVO armored personnel carrier, the Czech technology business Retia has chosen Axon Vision’s EdgeSA situational awareness system. The selection is a component of a larger...

April 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

TKMS and Fincantieri collaborate to supply the Philippine Navy with a submarine.

European shipbuilders Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have signed an industrial cooperation agreement to provide submarine capabilities to the Philippine Navy. Under Manila’s Horizon III military modernization project,...

Roke Receives $333 Million Contract for Missile Defense Research in the UK

The UK Ministry of Defence has given Chemring Group’s Roke subsidiary a framework contract to oversee a broad spectrum of research initiatives that support the nation’s missile defense. The...

April 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Ukrainian Armored Military Vehicles Will Be Made in Spanish Factory

The Spanish car manufacturer Tecnove has won a deal to build armored battle vehicles for its Ukrainian industrial partner, Practika. The collaboration will entail the firm building the systems...

Polish company delivers PAC-3 missile components to Lockheed.

The first delivery of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) launch tubes produced by the Polish company WZL-1 has been received by Lockheed Martin. PAC-3 MSE missiles are primarily...

With a $162 million BAE contract, the US Army restarts manufacturing of the M777 howitzer.

For $162 million, BAE Systems has been contracted by the US Army to manufacture the M777 main lightweight howitzer structure. The titanium frame of the rifle, which serves as...

April 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

In Poland, Hanwha and WB will collaborate to manufacture the Chunmoo guided munition.

The agreement between the Polish defense business WB Electronics and the South Korean Hanwha Aerospace establishes a joint venture to manufacture missiles for Poland’s Chunmoo multiple rocket launch system...

A multinational defense firm has placed a multi-million dollar purchase with Gilat.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a global leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, today announced that its Defense Division has received a Multimillion contract...