Procurement & Contracts - Weeklydefencenews

July 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Czech Order for Mobile Short-Range Air Defense Worth $189M Secured by Saab

Saab has signed a 1.8 billion SEK ($189 million) deal to supply its Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system to the Czech Republic, with deliveries scheduled from 2028 to...

July 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

For Stinger air-to-air launchers, Raytheon gets a $51.9 million contract.

Raytheon has been awarded a $51.9 million contract to deliver Stinger missile launchers to the US Marine Corps. The equipment supports the Ground-Based Air Defense (GBAD) system and the...

July 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

Indian Army Receives First Apache Helicopters from Boeing

The AH-64E Apache is a state-of-the-art attack helicopter equipped with a next-generation defensive suite and a 30-millimeter chain gun, capable of engaging targets with high precision. It supports a...

July 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

For a $300 million deal to provide airborne electronic warfare planes, Italy is utilizing L3Harris.

The Italian Air Force will soon enhance its airborne electronic warfare capabilities through the acquisition of two Gulfstream G550 aircraft modified by L3Harris. These jets will be equipped with...

July 23, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Five IRIS-T SLM air defense systems purchased by Switzerland

As part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, Switzerland has purchased five IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defense systems. On behalf of the Swiss arms procurement agency, the German arms...

July 23, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

To improve maritime surveillance, Denmark purchases MQ-9B drones.

Denmark’s MQ-9B drone procurement is being facilitated through the MQ-9B International Cooperation Support Partnership, managed by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The partnership includes Belgium, Canada, Germany,...

July 22, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Romania Eyes Turkish Warship Purchase to Safeguard Black Sea Energy Assets

Romania is set to bolster its maritime defenses by acquiring the TCG Akhisar, a nearly new Hisar-class offshore patrol vessel from Turkey, at an estimated cost of €223 million...

July 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

Turkey Acquires Sixth Prototype of Indigenous Kaan Stealth Jet

The Turkish government has taken delivery of its sixth test prototype of the homegrown TAI Kaan stealth fighter, marking another step in the nation’s pursuit of aerial self-sufficiency. This...

July 22, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Martin Secures Nearly $1B Pentagon Contract for Missile Support

Lockheed Martin has landed a $999 million contract from the US Department of Defense to provide comprehensive lifecycle support for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and the Long-Range...

July 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

After a conflict with Iran, Israel Increases the Output of Missile Interceptors

Israel has signed a new agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries to produce more Arrow interceptors, following their extensive use during a 12-day conflict with Iran in June that reportedly...