Procurement & Contracts - Weeklydefencenews

June 25, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Poland expands infantry with Grot A3 rifles

Poland is accelerating the modernization of its infantry forces through a large-scale procurement of the latest MSBS Grot A3 assault rifles. Developed entirely within the country, the upgraded weapon...

June 25, 2026
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Land Platforms

USMC expands MRZR Alpha tactical vehicle fleet

The US Marine Corps is enhancing expeditionary mobility with an expanded fleet of Polaris MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles equipped with advanced onboard power-generation capability. The newly introduced 5kW...

June 24, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany Orders New Bergepanzer Recovery Vehicles

Rheinmetall has secured a German contract to supply 23 Bergepanzer 3 Büffel armored recovery vehicles, replacing units previously provided to Ukraine. Valued in the mid-three-digit million-euro range, the deal...

June 23, 2026
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Air Platforms

Canada Takes Delivery of First H135 for Next-Generation Aircrew Training

The first Airbus H135 helicopter intended for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program has been delivered, supporting the next phase of training for Royal Canadian Air Force personnel. The...

June 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Canada Secures Over-the-Horizon Radar Capability Through $2.5B Agreement

Australia and Canada have signed a landmark $2.5-billion agreement that will deliver an Over-the-Horizon Radar system to bolster Canada’s Arctic surveillance and defense capabilities. The contract advances the Arctic...

June 22, 2026
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Soldier Systems

US Army Launches Multi-Domain Pacific Command

The US Army has activated the 7th Infantry Division Multi-Domain Command-Pacific (7th ID MDC-PAC), creating a theater-level formation dedicated to operations across the Indo-Pacific region. Formed through the integration...

June 22, 2026
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Air Platforms

Leonardo Wins UK Aircraft Spares Contract

Leonardo UK has secured a £27-million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to provide essential consumable spares for military aircraft fleets. The three-year agreement, with options extending its...

June 22, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Hanwha, Thales Explore Missile Integration

Hanwha Aerospace and Thales have signed an agreement to examine the integration of South Korea’s Chunmoo missile family with the Thales X-Fire launcher system. The project covers three missile...

June 19, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

SMARTSHOOTER Secures Israeli RWS Deal

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has selected SMARTSHOOTER’s SMASH Hopper system under a new procurement agreement valued at approximately $1.9 million. The contract covers the delivery of remote weapon stations...

June 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Dutch Orka Subs Get F21 Torpedoes

Naval Group has secured a contract from the Dutch government to supply F21 heavyweight torpedoes for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s upcoming Orka-class submarines. The program includes weapon delivery, crew...