News - Weeklydefencenews

July 31, 2025
Admin
Land Platforms

The U.S. Army places additional Humvee order with AM General to strengthen its tactical vehicle fleet.

The U.S. Army awarded AM General a $126.5 million contract for additional M1165A1B3 Humvees, expanding a previously signed deal that now exceeds $3 billion. While the precise quantity remains...

July 30, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

The REMUS 620 drone has been approved by the US Navy for use in torpedo tubes.

A collaborative effort involving Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the US Navy has successfully validated the compatibility of the REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle...

July 30, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

QinetiQ Receives $26 Million Deal to Provide Essential Systems for American Nuclear Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has awarded QinetiQ US a $26-million subcontract to deliver essential systems for the US Navy’s Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines. Under the agreement, QinetiQ will manufacture,...

July 30, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

India begins construction of the first AI-equipped patrol ship to combat maritime threats.

India has commenced construction of its first artificial intelligence-powered patrol vessel, designed to enhance maritime security and conduct multi-role missions throughout its exclusive economic zone. The new vessel, named...

July 29, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Under the EU’s defense plan, France’s SEAir will create an unmanned surface vessel.

French company SEAir has unveiled its ARROW project—a fully autonomous, uncrewed surface vessel—developed under a €7.5 million ($8.6 million) initiative funded by the European Defence Fund and coordinated by...

July 29, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

From Turkey, Indonesia purchases two Istif warships.

Indonesia has entered into a nearly $1 billion agreement to procure two Istif-class frigates from Turkey, formalized during a defense expo in Istanbul. This acquisition reflects Jakarta’s broader strategy...

July 29, 2025
Admin
Land Platforms

Taiwan gets the second batch of American-made Abrams combat vehicles.

Taiwan’s acquisition of its first 80 Abrams—38 delivered in December 2024 and 42 in this shipment—stems from a 2019 Foreign Military Sale authorizing up to 108 tanks. The M1A2T...

July 29, 2025
Admin
Air Platforms

Raytheon Introduces New Targeting System for US Navy Helicopters

Raytheon, a division of RTX, has unveiled its latest high-definition targeting system, the MTS-A-HD, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for US Navy helicopter crews in high-risk environments. This advanced...

July 29, 2025
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Martin is given a $2 billion US contract for THAAD interceptors.

Lockheed Martin has secured a $2-billion contract from the US Missile Defense Agency to manufacture Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors, with production to be carried out across...

July 29, 2025
Admin
Air Platforms

Elbit will provide the German Air Force’s A400M aircraft with a DIRCM self-defense suite.

Elbit Systems has secured a $260-million deal from Airbus Defence and Space to supply its J-MUSIC DIRCM self-protection suite for the German Air Force’s A400M fleet. The system will...