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June 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

S. Korea Purchases 80 Hanwha Engines for Boramae Jets

“Hanwha Aerospace has been awarded a contract to provide propulsion systems for South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The deal, which is worth 623.2 billion Korean won ($460.7...

June 30, 2025
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Naval Platforms

$1.8 Billion Contract for US Navy Virginia Submarines Given to General Dynamics

“General Dynamics Electric Boat has been given a $1.8 billion contract by the US Department of Defense to keep purchasing long lead time materials in support of the US...

June 30, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Zen’s new optical filter intends to make laser-based training easier.

A “Zen Technologies” company in India has created an optical filter that may increase the accuracy, longevity, and ease of maintenance of laser training systems for the military. The...

June 30, 2025
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Cybersecurity

With IT solutions, Leidos will spearhead a project to strengthen NATO cybersecurity.

Leidos has won an $87 million deal with NATO’s Communications and Information Agency to create a centralized IT solution using private cloud technology to strengthen the alliance’s cybersecurity and...

June 27, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

In a new air defense variant from Thales and KNDS, RAPIDFire is now ground-based.

“Thales and KNDS France have unveiled a land-based version of the RAPIDFire naval defense system, which is intended to defend valuable assets in fast-moving battlefields. The system is capable...

June 27, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

The Danish Navy will get VIDAR laser rangefinders from the Swedish firm Lumibird.

Sweden-based Lumibird Photonics has a deal with Saab to provide 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders for the Royal Danish Navy’s frigate force. The systems, which will be delivered in 2025...

June 27, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Northrop and Lithuania Increase Medium-Caliber Ammunition Manufacturing Collaboration

“Building on an initial agreement reached in September 2024, Lithuania and Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of understanding to increase the co-production of medium-caliber ammunition.” Under the terms...

June 27, 2025
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Training and Simulation

The first virtual model of the MV-75 FLRAA is approved by the US Army.

The US Army has received the first of two MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) virtual prototypes created by Bell Textron, with the second set to be delivered...

June 26, 2025
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Air Platforms

Sweden and Denmark join the NATO aircraft program as the organization purchases more Airbus A330s.

“Airbus has won a contract to provide two more A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for NATO. The agreement, which includes deliveries planned for 2028 and 2029, will increase...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Indian Firm Unveils Kamikaze Drone with 100 Kilometer Range

At a defense aviation show in Paris, France, the Indian company Flying Wedge Defense and Aerospace (FWDA) introduced a loitering munition with a range of 100 kilometers (62 miles)....