Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

May 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

Poland Receives Second Batch of M1A2 Abrams Tanks from US

In accordance with national and international innovation priorities, the initiative’s effort to strengthen the research base will help approximately 100 defense companies. In furtherance of a foreign military sale...

May 9, 2025
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Land Platforms

With a $337 million investment, Lithuania will strengthen its domestic defense industry.

To establish itself as a regional hub for the security sector and improve its defense industry capabilities, Lithuania is spending 300 million euros ($337.4 million). The nation will function...

May 8, 2025
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Land Platforms

Arquus sells Cyprus Sherpa armored vehicles with Akeron missile launchers.

For the Cypriot National Guard, Arquus has confirmed a deal to supply Sherpa station wagon cars fitted with Akeron missile launchers. Disclosed in Athens, the initiative includes 12 of...

May 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Sweden and Nammo agree to a $186 million contract for ammunition production.

Sweden and Nammo have agreed to a 1.8 billion Swedish kroner ($186 million) deal for the supply of small-caliber ammunition. The order is the biggest contract Stockholm has ever...

May 8, 2025
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Air Platforms

US delivers new F-35 Lightning fighters to Japan

The US delivered three F-35 Lightning IIs to Japan at the Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa. The new TR-3 avionics hardware, which includes a new display, core processor, and...

May 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Cyberlux Introduces Rotary Wing Drone with Heavy Lift Capability for Use by US Special Ops

Cyberlux Corporation, an American technology business, has introduced a new unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed to carry out the most challenging tasks for American Special Operations soldiers. The drone...

‘BLAZE’ AI-Powered Counter-Drone System Debuts from Latvian Startup

Origin Robotics, a Latvian defense business, has unveiled “BLAZE,” an autonomous, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered counter-drone system created to identify and eliminate high-speed aerial threats. Compared to expensive missile interceptors...

May 7, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Israel Negotiates with US on Purchasing JASSM Missiles

According to reports, the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) is in “advanced talks” with the US to purchase Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). The Israeli newspaper Globes...

With a $533 million investment, Tekever intends to revolutionize the British defense industry.

The British-Portuguese tech company Tekever has announced a 400 million pound ($533 million) investment in the UK’s defense research, infrastructure, and technological advancement. Overmatch is the name of Tekever’s...

May 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

As the region moves closer to war, India evaluates sophisticated naval mines.

“India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have test-fired a locally built underwater sea mine. The Multi-Influence Ground Mine was created to improve the navy’s...