Procurement & Contracts - Weeklydefencenews

June 25, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

S. Korea’s Ballistic Missile Threat Simulation to be Created by LIG Nex1

South Korea has awarded a contract worth 3.4 billion won (approximately $24 million) to defense firm LIG Nex1 for the development of a counter-ballistic missile simulation system, aiming to...

May 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Japan is discussing the acquisition of the Kawasaki K-Racer drone for military logistics.

Japan is now discussing the possibility of purchasing the K-RACER drone from Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) in order to assist with military logistics operations. Following a successful 2024 demonstration...

May 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronic

For a new South Korean air defense missile, Hanwha secures a $40 million radar contract.

“Hanwha Systems has won a 54.7 billion won ($39.7 million) deal to create a next-generation radar for South Korea’s future long-range air defense missile system.” The agreement includes a...

May 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

French firm to provide the Philippine Coast Guard with 40 patrol boats

“The Philippines has reached an agreement with French ship manufacturer OCEA for the delivery of 40 rapid patrol boats (FPBs) to its coast guard. According to the agreement, the...

May 23, 2025
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Communication and Electronic

Thales, a UAE partner, manufactures ground master radars.

“To manufacture its Ground Master air surveillance radars in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Thales has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with the Tawazun Council. The agreement, which was...

May 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Ukraine and KNDS cooperate to produce automated rifle ammunition.

Ukraine and KNDS have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to manufacture medium-caliber ammunition for the military. The agreement covers the production of shells frequently used in...

May 22, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Poland gets the green light from the US to buy 1,400 high-precision bombs.

“The US State Department has approved the possible $180 million sale of precision-guided bombs to Poland. Warsaw sought 1,400 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-I) and four GBU-39 (T-1)/B inert...

May 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

Belgium, Turkey, and Spain Consortium to Create 6×6 Cavalry Vehicle for Spanish Army

A group of defense contractors has signed a memorandum of understanding to build and supply a 6×6 cavalry vehicle for the Spanish Army. The project aims to support the...

May 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Babcock and Exail Sign Pilatus PC-7 Flight Simulation Contract for France

Exail has partnered with Babcock France to deliver advanced flight simulation systems for training French Air and Space Force and French Navy pilots on the Pilatus PC-7 MKX. Under...

May 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronic

Largest Radar Order Ever Given to Kongsberg SHORAD Goes to Danish Company

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has contracted Danish firm Weibel Scientific to supply XENTA surveillance radars for short-range air defense. The over 500-million Danish kroner ($75.5 million) contract will be...