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April 17, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

With a $162 million BAE contract, the US Army restarts manufacturing of the M777 howitzer.

For $162 million, BAE Systems has been contracted by the US Army to manufacture the M777 main lightweight howitzer structure. The titanium frame of the rifle, which serves as...

April 17, 2025
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Land Platforms

Ukrainian Armored Military Vehicles Will Be Made in Spanish Factory

The Spanish car manufacturer Tecnove has won a deal to build armored battle vehicles for its Ukrainian industrial partner, Practika. The collaboration will entail the firm building the systems...

April 16, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

A multinational defense firm has placed a multi-million dollar purchase with Gilat.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a global leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, today announced that its Defense Division has received a Multimillion contract...

April 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

The US Army’s $4.2 billion tethered spy balloon contract is being sought after by Raytheon and nine other companies.

Ten defense companies have been chosen by the US Army to compete for a $4.2 billion program to create a next-generation, lighter-than-air surveillance balloon. The 10-year program, known as...

April 16, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Morocco gets the green light to buy $825 million worth of Stinger missiles from the United States.

The United States gave its approval on Tuesday for a sale to Morocco of up to 600 Stinger anti-air missiles and associated hardware valued at $825 million. “The planned...

April 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

The US Army’s M1135 Stryker will get prototype anti-hazard sensors from Teledyne FLIR.

Teledyne FLIR Defense has been awarded a contract by the US Army to supply multi-sensor detection testbeds for the M1135 Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles (NBCRVs).The $74.2...

April 11, 2025
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Land Platforms

Hungary’s Lynx IFVs Will Receive NEMO Mortars from Patria

Patria has been hired to provide Patria NEMO mortars to pair with Hungary’s Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles.

April 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Australia gets $1 billion in missiles approved by the US

The United States said that it had granted permission for the sale of up to 200 units each of the AIM-120C and AIM-120D air-to-air missiles to Australia for $1.04...

April 9, 2025
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Naval Platforms

HII delivers the first lionfish underwater drones to the US Navy.

As part of a government agreement inked in 2023, HII has provided the US Navy with the first Lionfish small unmanned underwater systems. The tranche includes the first two...

April 9, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Finland sells Lithuania two multipurpose assault boats.

Lithuania has agreed to purchase two multipurpose assault vessels from Finnish manufacturer Marine Alutech Oy Ab. The transaction was facilitated by a joint procurement arrangement with Latvia, with the...