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March 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

The United States confirms the sale of $91 million worth of precision-guided weaponry to Australia.

A possible $91.2 million sale of precision-guided weapons to Australia has been given the green light by the US State Department. Canberra will get 54 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket...

March 13, 2025
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Training and Simulation

For military pilot training, France purchases Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX aircraft.

Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX was selected by France to serve as the new training system for the French Air and Space Force. The purchase includes 22 planes and ground-based training...

March 13, 2025
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Land Platforms

French Caesar considered as a potential replacement for Soviet artillery in Bulgaria

As a substitute for the Soviet 2S1 “Gvozdika” 122-mm self-propelled artillery systems, Bulgaria is contemplating purchasing the Caesar self-propelled 155mm howitzer. In addition to the IRIS-T air defense system,...

March 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

Boeing Hands Over Last AH-64E Apache Helicopter to British Army

As part of a deal made in 2016, Boeing has delivered the British Army the last AH-64E Apache attack helicopter. The system, which is the 50th aircraft in the...

March 12, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Anduril Receives $642 Million Contract to Supply Counter-Drone Systems to US Marines

The US Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Anduril a $642 million deal to provide anti-drone technology. Beginning this year and continuing until 2035, the defense tech firm will provide,...

March 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

Indian Army T-72 Soviet battle tanks to get new engines from Russia

Rosoboronexport has been granted a $248 million contract by the Indian Ministry of Defense to provide contemporary engines for the army’s T-72 Ural main battle tanks. The agreement stipulates...

March 11, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Lockheed Launches Affordable, Modular, Mass-Produceable Cruise Missiles

The Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT), a novel kind of modular and mass-producible air vehicle resembling a cruise missile, has been unveiled by Lockheed Martin. The CMMT, also known as...

March 11, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Canada Awards Contracts for Next Generation Polar Icebreakers for Coast Guard

As part of the government’s National Shipbuilding Strategy, Canada has contracted local shipbuilders to start building the coast guard’s modern polar icebreakers. The project, which was awarded to Vancouver...

March 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Poland purchases ‘Tarantula’ reconnaissance UGVs from its domestic partner.

As part of a project costing around 50 million z?otys ($13 million), Poland has signed a deal to supply the military with locally produced Tarantula unmanned ground systems. The...

March 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronic

An IT company will provide satellite software for the British army.

CGI UK, an information technology company, has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defense to provide software to improve the military’s satellite operations. The 65 million...