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May 16, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

To improve its air defenses, Turkey purchases over a hundred American-made missiles.

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of two types of RTX-manufactured missiles to its NATO ally, Turkey. Ankara requested 53 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles...

May 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Iveco Will Deliver 785 Military Logistics Vehicles to the Netherlands

The Netherlands has awarded Italian manufacturer Iveco Defence Vehicles a contract to supply 785 military logistic trucks and related support. Under the deal, the Dutch military will receive 8×8...

May 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

UAE Receives $1.4 Billion in Weapon Sales Approved by the United States

In advance of President Donald Trump’s trip this week, the State Department has given permission for the United Arab Emirates to purchase $1.4 billion worth of military aircraft and...

May 13, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Poland will sell Belgium man-portable air defense systems.

Belgium is enhancing the country’s defense with a planned acquisition of 200 to 300 Piorun man-portable air defense systems from Poland. The deal includes training systems and support services,...

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 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

The UK to Provide Ukraine With Additional Raven Air Defense Systems

The British Ministry of Defense has stated that it will provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with five more Raven air defense systems. London’s “Kindred” program, which aims to bolster...

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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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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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...