July, 2025 - internationaldefencenews.com

Nigeria Introduces Eco-Friendly Vehicles Running on Compressed Natural Gas

In line with its clean energy agenda, Nigeria has deployed its first military fleet powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), according to domestic media sources. The fleet—comprising 20 buses,...

South Korea to bolster air combat strength by procuring 36 more AH-64E Apache helicopters from the U.S.

South Korea has announced plans to acquire 36 more AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters from the United States, signaling a significant upgrade to its rotary-wing combat fleet. The move...

Taiwan enhances its artillery forces with additional U.S.-supplied M109A7 howitzers

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has officially announced a major upgrade to its artillery forces, approving the procurement of 168 M109A7 155mm self-propelled howitzers from the United States—up from...

Sweden Expands Naval Fleet with Additional Saab CB90 Orders

In a move to strengthen its coastal defence fleet, Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has placed an order with Saab for 22 additional CB90 Next Generation combat boats, at...

U.S. Military Partners with BAE Systems on AI-Driven Battlefield Healthcare

BAE Systems has been selected by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to further develop and help deploy the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Operations Kit (BATDOK), a cutting-edge...

Lithuanian Forces Acquire GROM Systems to Reinforce Multi-Layered Protection

In a move to enhance regional defense capabilities, Lithuania has signed a €28 million agreement with Poland’s MESKO S.A. for the acquisition of GROM man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS)....

F-47 Fighter Program Receives $3.5 Billion Boost to Challenge Chinese Air Strategy

As reported by the U.S. Department of Defense at the end of June 2025, the United States is bolstering its long-term dominance in aerial warfare with a $3.5 billion...

Army Advances Armored Vehicle Safety with Next-Gen Protection Systems

In an effort to adapt to modern combat demands, the U.S. Army is committing $107.8 million to the development and deployment of advanced protective systems for its tracked armored...

U.S. Army Taps FN America for New-Generation Machine Guns

In a continued effort to enhance battlefield efficiency, FN America has secured a $4.9-million contract to deliver its advanced M240L lightweight medium machine guns to the U.S. Army. The...

Exail Secures European Contract for DriX H-8 Unmanned Surface Vessels

Exail, a French marine technology firm, has been awarded a contract to deliver five DriX H-8 uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) to a European nation, whose identity remains undisclosed. The...