Procurement & Contracts - Weeklydefencenews

September 13, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Denmark Orders Euro Air Defense System

Denmark’s Defense Ministry has approved a $9.1-billion procurement of European missile defense platforms, selecting SAMP/T for long-range and considering NASAMS, IRIS-T, or VL MICA for medium-range coverage. The plan,...

September 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

NATO Funds E-3 Sentry Engine Program

Pratt & Whitney has received an $18-million NATO contract to sustain TF33 engines on the alliance’s E-3 Sentry aircraft. The program covers logistics, parts, and technical support in Europe...

September 12, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Aselsan Wins $1.9B Turkish Air Defense Bid

Aselsan has secured a €1.6-billion contract to provide Turkey with indigenous air defense systems, part of the Steel Dome project. The program enhances self-reliance after challenges obtaining Western systems....

September 12, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Thales Sells HF XL Radios to Malaysia

Malaysia will receive more than 100 HF XL TRC 3900 radio systems under a Thales contract with Advanced Defence Systems. The radios, amplifiers, and antennas will bolster secure long-range...

September 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

FN Herstal Shows EVOLYS Gun in UK

FN Herstal has showcased its new EVOLYS machine gun, designed to deliver assault rifle handling with machine gun firepower. Available in 5.56mm and 7.62mm NATO, the EVOLYS offers lighter...

September 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

UK-Ukraine Startup Gets $5M for Drone

Trypillian, a defense technology startup with British-Ukrainian roots, has raised $5 million to advance its new long-range autonomous strike drone, the Trypillian SSG. The initiative, endorsed by Deputy Prime...

September 10, 2025
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Air Platforms

SNC Delivers 2nd Jet for HADES Spy Fleet

Saab is moving ahead with the development of a new large-scale underwater drone aimed at addressing emerging security concerns in the maritime domain. The platform is being designed as...

September 9, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Advanced Defense Suite for Israeli Apaches

The Israeli Ministry of Defence has selected BIRD Aerosystems to upgrade Apache attack helicopters with its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), featuring the compact µDIRCM (Micro Directed Infrared Countermeasure)....

September 9, 2025
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Air platform

Modern Bunker Buster Prototype Deal for USAF

The US Air Force has awarded Applied Research Associates (ARA) a 24-month contract to develop the Next Generation Penetrator (NGP) weapon system, intended to replace the GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance...

September 8, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Japan Fields First Modular Armored Vehicle Model

Japan has introduced the Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) into service as part of efforts to modernize the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) fleet. This next-generation personnel carrier replaces the...