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July 16, 2025
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Land Platforms

Denmark Acquires 129 Popular Armored Vehicles From Patria

Denmark has placed an order with Finnish defense company Patria for 129 units of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6. Deliveries are set to begin this year to...

July 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Skydio’s little drones are now used by the Norwegian army.

Skydio, a California-based drone manufacturer, has secured a contract to supply its X10D small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to the Norwegian Armed Forces. The deal, worth 101 million Norwegian...

July 16, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Last Combat Ship in Independence Class delivered to US Navy

The U.S. Navy has officially taken delivery of its 19th and final Independence‑class Littoral Combat Ship, designated LCS‑38 and named USS Pierre, from Austal USA. Initially launched in August...

July 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Spain Plans to Acquire More Than 200 Self-Propelled Howitzers

In a move to overhaul its artillery capabilities, the Spanish military is planning to procure more than 200 self-propelled howitzers to replace its aging M109 systems. The effort, worth...

July 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

To back up its F-35 jets, Canada is considering a fleet of fighter drones.

The Canadian Department of Defence is laying the foundation for the procurement of tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to work alongside the nation’s future F-35 combat aircraft. Unclassified records...

July 15, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

The US Navy orders the biggest RAM launch system from Raytheon.

RTX’s Raytheon has secured a $74 million contract to supply RAM Guided Missile Launching Systems to the U.S. Navy, representing the largest procurement of its kind in more than...

July 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Rolls-Royce selected by US Navy for LCAC 100 hovercraft engines

Rolls-Royce has secured a $54.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy to supply MT7 turboshaft engines for the LCAC 100-class hovercraft. The deal covers 12 engines, installation kits, and...

July 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Czechia to Supply New Handguns to German Soldiers

In a recent procurement decision, Germany has selected Czech company Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB) to supply its military with a new service pistol, the P13, chambered in 9×19mm....

July 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Eight Ukraine-Proven V-BAT Drones Purchased by Dutch Navy

To strengthen maritime ISR capabilities, the Dutch Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT VTOL drones for use by the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps. Selected based on...

July 14, 2025
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Land Platforms

To aid in combined operations with its European allies, Denmark purchases 129 Patria 6×6 automobiles from Finland.

Denmark has solidified its commitment to the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme by signing the final three agreements—covering R&D, framework governance, and life cycle management—completing its formal accession...