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July 21, 2025
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Land Platforms

First Improved Ariete C2 Tank Delivered to Italian Army

The Italian Army has received the first upgraded Ariete C2 main battle tank, delivered by the Iveco-Oto Melara (CIO) consortium. Part of a 90-unit modernization program, the C2 upgrade...

July 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

Türkiye orders six KAAN fighter prototypes for indigenous air force modernization.

On July 16, 2025, Türkiye’s Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) placed an official order for the sixth prototype of the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet, underscoring the country’s commitment to...

July 18, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defense

Romania set to become first European operator of Israel’s Iron Dome defense system.

Romania is set to acquire the Iron Dome air and missile defense system from Israel, becoming the first European country to adopt the platform. Romanian Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu...

July 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

UK selects Cubic to provide live training systems for realistic weapons effects simulation.

Cubic Defence UK has signed a two-year agreement with the UK Ministry of Defence to supply the Instrumented Live Training Area Weapons Effects System (ILT-A), enhancing realism in soldier...

July 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Epirus wins $43M U.S. Army contract for Gen II anti-drone directed-energy system.

Epirus has won a $43.55-million contract from the US Army to deliver two next-generation IFPC-HPM Gen II systems, designed to neutralize drone swarms using high-power microwave technology. The systems...

July 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

The Pentagon hires a contractor to construct the command center for the Guam defense system.

The US Department of Defense awarded Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima LLC a $295 million contract to build a missile defense command center in Guam, including fuel and power facilities. The center...

July 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

The Nagoya City Fire Bureau in Japan places an order for Airbus H160s.

Nagoya City Fire Bureau ordered an Airbus H160 for rescue, firefighting, and disaster missions. Configured with bucket or belly tank, the H160 replaces older aircraft and enhances aerial response....

July 16, 2025
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Land Platforms

Denmark Acquires 129 Popular Armored Vehicles From Patria

Denmark has placed an order with Finnish defense company Patria for 129 units of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6. Deliveries are set to begin this year to...

July 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Skydio’s little drones are now used by the Norwegian army.

Skydio, a California-based drone manufacturer, has secured a contract to supply its X10D small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to the Norwegian Armed Forces. The deal, worth 101 million Norwegian...

July 16, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Last Combat Ship in Independence Class delivered to US Navy

The U.S. Navy has officially taken delivery of its 19th and final Independence‑class Littoral Combat Ship, designated LCS‑38 and named USS Pierre, from Austal USA. Initially launched in August...