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June 27, 2025
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Training and Simulation

The first virtual model of the MV-75 FLRAA is approved by the US Army.

The US Army has received the first of two MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) virtual prototypes created by Bell Textron, with the second set to be delivered...

June 27, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Northrop and Lithuania Increase Medium-Caliber Ammunition Manufacturing Collaboration

“Building on an initial agreement reached in September 2024, Lithuania and Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of understanding to increase the co-production of medium-caliber ammunition.” Under the terms...

June 27, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

The Danish Navy will get VIDAR laser rangefinders from the Swedish firm Lumibird.

Sweden-based Lumibird Photonics has a deal with Saab to provide 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders for the Royal Danish Navy’s frigate force. The systems, which will be delivered in 2025...

June 26, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon’s Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 will be manufactured by MELCO in Japan.

Raytheon has secured a $250 million agreement with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for the licensed manufacturing of the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 in Japan. The agreement falls...

June 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

European Military Pays $40 Million for DroneShield Counter-Drone Bags

Through a local reseller, the Sydney-based firm DroneShield has secured three contracts to provide a European military client with portable drone detection and counter-drone devices, as well as their...

June 26, 2025
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Air Platforms

Sweden and Denmark join the NATO aircraft program as the organization purchases more Airbus A330s.

“Airbus has won a contract to provide two more A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for NATO. The agreement, which includes deliveries planned for 2028 and 2029, will increase...

June 25, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

The Saab-Boeing ground-launched bomb system will get its rocket motors from Anduril.

Anduril was selected by Saab to produce solid rocket motors for the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb, developed with Boeing. These motors will replace the old systems and offer better...

June 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

India Purchases $16 Million of Native Mini Drones From ideaForge

The Indian Army has made an emergency order for mini unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) worth 1. 37 billion rupees (about $16 million) from ideaForge, an Indian company. They will...

June 25, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Troops can use Canada’s new battlefield technology to identify laser-guided strikes.

Canadian defense firm KWESST has a contract to provide prototypes of its Battlefield Laser Detection System (BLDS) to a North American armored vehicle program. This system alerts troops to...

June 25, 2025
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Air Platforms

By March 2026, the Indian Air Force will have six Tejas aircraft, according to the head of HAL.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will supply six Tejas multirole combat aircraft to the Indian Air Force in March next year, addressing previous shipment issues. The delays were attributed to...