Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

Nigeria Launches Its First Vehicles Powered by Compressed Natural Gas

According to local media, Nigeria has introduced its first fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles for the military. As part of the government’s larger clean energy plan, the...

July 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

Tensions are increasing, and South Korea intends to purchase an additional 36 U.S. AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.

From the United States, South Korea intends to buy 36 more AH-64E Apache Guardian assault helicopters. Amid rising concerns about North Korea’s military stance and shifting regional security threats,...

July 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

By purchasing additional U.S. M109A7 self-propelled howitzers, Taiwan enhances its artillery capabilities.

The Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan has formally announced a significant expansion of its artillery modernization plan, which includes the purchase of 168 M109A7 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers...

July 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Saab receives more orders for CB90 combat boats from Sweden

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has given Saab a deal to provide 22 more CB90 Next Generation combat boats. The order is worth about SEK 900 million in...

BAE Systems will create AI-driven software to enhance battlefield medical treatment for the US military.

The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has chosen BAE Systems to continue developing and supporting the deployment of the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Operations Kit (BATDOK) via the...

July 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Poland’s GROM portable missiles were chosen by the Lithuanian Army to enhance its multilayered air defense system.

A Lithuanian contract for GROM MANPADS, which strengthens the idea of regional air defense, was won by the Polish firm MESKO S.A. Lithuania has increased its military modernization push...

July 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

To counter China’s strategy to dominate the skies, the United States will spend $3.5 billion on new F-47 fighter jets.

The United States reaffirmed its strategic commitment to air superiority with a $3.5 billion allocation in the defense budget 2026 for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform, the...

July 4, 2025
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Land Platforms

The US Army Is Investing In Future-Proof Vehicle Protection Systems

The US Army is spending $107.8 million to develop and install modern protection systems for its tracked vehicles, improving the fleet’s survivability by utilizing cutting-edge technologies. According to a...

July 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

The U.S. Army will receive light medium machine guns from FN America.

The US Army will receive FN America’s flagship M240L lightweight medium machine guns under a $4.9 million deal. The order is based on the inclusion of the NATO-standard weapon...

July 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

European client orders DriX H-8 USVs from Exail

For an unnamed European country, Exail has been awarded a contract to provide a fleet of five DriX H-8 unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). The USV will be used for...