Procurement & Contracts - Weeklydefencenews

July 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms

From Turkey, Indonesia purchases two Istif warships.

Indonesia has entered into a nearly $1 billion agreement to procure two Istif-class frigates from Turkey, formalized during a defense expo in Istanbul. This acquisition reflects Jakarta’s broader strategy...

July 28, 2025
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Land Platforms

In order to modernize its armored force, the Czech Republic contracts Rheinmetall to maintain its Leopard 2A4 tanks.

The Czech Ministry of Defence has signed a CZK 6.16 billion (around EUR 250 million) agreement with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH for the long-term maintenance of the Czech Army’s Leopard...

July 28, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

With the acquisition of VL MICAs, Denmark brings back ground-based air defense.

Denmark has placed an order with MBDA France for two vehicle-mounted VL MICA air defense systems, with deliveries slated for mid-2026 and initial operational capability by year’s end. This...

July 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Ukraine will receive more air defense radars from Hensoldt for $400 million.

Germany’s Hensoldt has received a €340 million ($397 million) contract to supply Ukraine with additional air defense radars, including the TRML-4D and SPEXER 2000 3D MkIII systems. The TRML-4D,...

July 28, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Elbit won a $260 million contract to provide DIRCM self-protection systems for the German Air Force’s fleet of A400M aircraft.

Elbit Systems Ltd. has secured a roughly $260 million, six-year contract from Airbus Defence and Space to equip the German Air Force’s A400M transport fleet with its J-MUSIC™ Directed...

July 28, 2025
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Air Platforms

The Tokyo Fire Department expands its fleet with another Airbus H225.

Tokyo’s Fire Department has selected Airbus Helicopters to supply a new H225, replacing an older model to modernize its fleet. This acquisition underscores the department’s dedication to rapid-response readiness...

July 24, 2025
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Soldier Systems

A French Company Will Provide Soldiers With Ballistic Plate Sensors

France has contracted local company SilMach for a €3 million, seven-year project to develop a shock-detection sensor for bulletproof vests. This innovative microsensor, designed for ballistic ceramic plates, identifies...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms

Belgium acquires 11 additional F-35 fighter aircraft.

Belgium will acquire 11 more F-35 fighter jets, increasing its total fleet to 45 aircraft. The €1.5 billion order was confirmed by Defense Minister Theo Francken. This builds on...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms

Japanese Advanced Hawkeye aircraft Production Support Contract Awarded to Northrop

Northrop Grumman has received a $140.8 million US defense contract to produce five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for Japan through a Foreign Military Sale. The package includes engineering, logistics,...

July 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Canadian Commander3 XL Drone Ordered by Pentagon

Canadian company Draganfly will supply its Commander3 XL drone to a major US military branch under a new defense contract. Known for its heavy-lift and ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance)...