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August 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

Final C-295 Transport Aircraft Handed Over to India by Airbus

Marking a milestone in defense modernization, India has received all 16 C-295 transport aircraft ordered from Airbus in Spain, with further units to be produced within India in partnership...

August 5, 2025
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Cybersecurity

DARPA Partners with RTX to Advance Automated Cyber Threat Detection

RTX’s BBN Technologies has been selected by DARPA for its INGOTS program, designed to develop technologies that can automatically map, modify, and counteract cyber exploit chains. With hacking threats...

August 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Australia to Procure 11 Mogami-Class Warships Under Pact With Japan

In a historic $6 billion deal, Australia will buy 11 Mogami-class frigates from Japan to modernize its navy. Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the stealth ships are expected to...

August 5, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Slovenia Adds Two IRIS-T Systems Under European Air Defense Framework

Slovenia has expanded its air defense by ordering two more IRIS-T SLM units under Germany’s European Sky Shield Initiative. This follows its January 2024 order and includes radars, launchers,...

August 5, 2025
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Land Platforms

German Army Expands Fleet With 1,300+ New Rheinmetall Tactical Trucks

Germany has ordered over 1,300 logistics vehicles from Rheinmetall MAN in a $891 million deal. The order includes swap-body and unprotected trucks, supporting logistics by 2025. It is part...

August 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Dutch Government Buys US Weapons for Ukraine Under New NATO Framework

In a pioneering move among NATO members, the Netherlands will acquire $577 million in US arms for Ukraine by utilizing a new system—PURL—launched by US and NATO leadership. This...

August 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

Thailand Greenlights Acquisition of Swedish Fighter Aircraft Worth $600 Million

Following border hostilities with Cambodia, Thailand is moving forward with a plan to purchase four JAS 39 Gripen jets from Sweden. Announced as part of a $600M modernization deal,...

August 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Navy Seeks Proposals for Autonomous Ships to Carry Containerized Loads

In an effort to boost operational flexibility, the US Navy is seeking designs for a new fleet of unmanned surface vessels capable of carrying modular cargo. Interested firms have...

August 2, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Palantir Secures Major US Army Deal Worth as Much as $10 Billion

Palantir will deliver advanced AI and data services to the US Army under a 10-year contract worth up to $10 billion. Known for its intelligence-sector roots, the firm has...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

MBDA hands over first shipment of Aster air-defense missiles to Italian forces

Italy has received its initial shipment of Aster 30 missiles from MBDA, enhancing its air defense capabilities. The advanced systems support rapid response to airborne threats and integrate into...