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July 9, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The US Navy will receive more LCAC 100 hovercraft from Textron.

Textron Systems has been contracted by the US Navy to construct additional Landing Craft Air Cushion 100-class (LCAC 100) ships. The $353.9 million modification contract includes the manufacture and...

July 9, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The US Navy’s DDG(X) warship will be equipped with the FM 175D engine from Fairbanks Morse.

Fairbanks Morse Defense has been awarded a US Navy contract to provide an FM 175D high-speed diesel generator engine for incorporation into the DDG(X) land-based propulsion system test facility....

July 9, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Saab sells Sweden 22 combat boats, increasing the size of its fleet.

Sweden has placed an order with Saab for 22 combat boats worth 900 million Swedish kronor ($94 million). Saab’s Docksta facility will manufacture the vessels, and deliveries are planned...

July 9, 2025
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Air Platforms

To bolster NATO’s ability to respond, Denmark will purchase at least ten more US-made F-35A stealth fighter jets.

In an interview with TV2, the Danish Minister of Defense stated that Denmark intends to purchase at least ten more F-35A fighter planes from the United States before October....

July 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

$1.85 Billion US Navy Deal for Virginia-Class Submarine Awarded to General Dynamics

A $1.85 billion contract was awarded to General Dynamics Electric Boat to begin early production and acquire crucial components for future Virginia-class submarines for the US Navy. The goal...

July 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

France Recruits Paris Startup to Provide 1,000 AI-Powered Combat Drones

The French arms procurement agency (DGA) has given Paris-based defense tech business Harmattan AI a contract to provide 1,000 AI-equipped combat drones. From October to December, the French Army...

July 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

For air defense and aerial strikes, Australia will purchase $1.4 billion worth of AMRAAM missiles.

To acquire the most recent AMRAAM missile variants for air defense and aerial attack capability, the Australian government will spend 2.12 billion Australian dollars ($1.39 billion). The announcement comes...

July 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

The first SPY-7 radar antennas are delivered to Japan by Lockheed

The first shipset of four SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas, which will be installed on Japan’s future Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV), was given to Japan’s Ministry of Defense, according to...

July 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

Tensions are increasing, and South Korea intends to purchase an additional 36 U.S. AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.

From the United States, South Korea intends to buy 36 more AH-64E Apache Guardian assault helicopters. Amid rising concerns about North Korea’s military stance and shifting regional security threats,...

July 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

By purchasing additional U.S. M109A7 self-propelled howitzers, Taiwan enhances its artillery capabilities.

The Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan has formally announced a significant expansion of its artillery modernization plan, which includes the purchase of 168 M109A7 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers...