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July 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Spain Plans to Acquire More Than 200 Self-Propelled Howitzers

In a move to overhaul its artillery capabilities, the Spanish military is planning to procure more than 200 self-propelled howitzers to replace its aging M109 systems. The effort, worth...

July 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

To back up its F-35 jets, Canada is considering a fleet of fighter drones.

The Canadian Department of Defence is laying the foundation for the procurement of tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to work alongside the nation’s future F-35 combat aircraft. Unclassified records...

July 15, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

The US Navy orders the biggest RAM launch system from Raytheon.

RTX’s Raytheon has secured a $74 million contract to supply RAM Guided Missile Launching Systems to the U.S. Navy, representing the largest procurement of its kind in more than...

July 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Rolls-Royce selected by US Navy for LCAC 100 hovercraft engines

Rolls-Royce has secured a $54.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy to supply MT7 turboshaft engines for the LCAC 100-class hovercraft. The deal covers 12 engines, installation kits, and...

July 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Czechia to Supply New Handguns to German Soldiers

In a recent procurement decision, Germany has selected Czech company Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB) to supply its military with a new service pistol, the P13, chambered in 9×19mm....

July 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Eight Ukraine-Proven V-BAT Drones Purchased by Dutch Navy

To strengthen maritime ISR capabilities, the Dutch Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT VTOL drones for use by the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps. Selected based on...

July 14, 2025
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Land Platforms

To aid in combined operations with its European allies, Denmark purchases 129 Patria 6×6 automobiles from Finland.

Denmark has solidified its commitment to the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme by signing the final three agreements—covering R&D, framework governance, and life cycle management—completing its formal accession...

July 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

Norway receives US approval for a $2.6 billion deal to acquire the HH-60W helicopter.

In a major defense deal, the U.S. has cleared a $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W combat rescue helicopters to Norway, bolstering the Nordic country’s ability to respond to current...

July 11, 2025
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Soldier Systems

The U.S. Army will provide soldiers all over the globe with cutting-edge Danish wearable counter-drone devices to increase their safety.

In a move to bolster its counter-drone defenses, the U.S. Army has awarded MyDefence a $26 million contract for wearable C-UAS systems. The deal introduces the Soldier-Kit—featuring the compact...

July 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

In support of the U.S. Army SGT Stout program, Moog signs a contract for Year Two spare parts.

In a move reinforcing its role in national defense, Moog has signed a follow-up contract with Leonardo DRS for the year two SGT Stout spare parts supply, supporting U.S....