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Saab to Deliver Mobile SHORAD Units in $189M Czech Deal

The Czech Republic has placed an order worth 1.8 billion SEK ($189 million) with Swedish defense company Saab for the procurement of the Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system....

Turkey Rolls Out Indigenous Hypersonic Missile With 800-Km Reach

Turkey has formally entered the hypersonic missile race with the introduction of the Tayfun Block-4, an advanced version of its previously tested short-range ballistic missile. Designed to operate at...

July 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

MISTRAL 3 Missile Gets Drone, Fast Attack Boat Defense Upgrade by MBDA

The European defense firm MBDA has upgraded its MISTRAL 3 missile system to improve its effectiveness against fast-moving inshore boats and small aerial threats. This enhancement was confirmed following...

July 24, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Mergers & JV

Singapore, Indonesia Boost Cyber Defense Collaboration

Indonesia is ramping up its cybersecurity efforts through a new defense cooperation dialogue with Singapore, aiming to draw on its neighbor’s established cyber military framework. Jakarta views Singapore as...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Northrop Grumman Wins Japanese Contract for Hawkeye Aircraft Support

The US Department of Defense has signed a $140.8-million deal with Northrop Grumman to accelerate production work on five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft intended for the Japanese government. This...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium Adds 11 New F-35 Jets to Strengthen Air Force Fleet

As part of its ongoing efforts to upgrade national defense, Belgium has announced the acquisition of 11 more F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft. The purchase, valued at 1.5 billion...

July 23, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

First Indian Dual Stealth Drone Created with Advanced Nanotech Cloaking

In a groundbreaking development, two firms based in Hyderabad have collaborated to produce India’s first “dual stealth drone,” equipped for autonomous operation and enhanced stealth features. This drone represents...

MQ-9B Drones Procured by Denmark for Improved Maritime Surveillance

In a move to bolster its aerial surveillance, Denmark has signed a contract to procure four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones aimed at increasing monitoring capabilities across the Baltic region, as...

July 23, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Enhanced Military Training Cooperation Between Australia and Philippines

In 2025, Australia has announced a marked enhancement in its defense partnership with the Philippines, with over 20 joint training activities and personnel exchanges scheduled under the Joint Australian...

Swiss Military Buys Five IRIS-T SLM Missile Systems

Switzerland is updating its air defenses by procuring five IRIS-T SLM systems through a German-Swiss agreement under the European Sky Shield Initiative, supported by hundreds of millions of Swiss...