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August 25, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

US, Indonesia Lead Large-Scale Allied Military Drill

Indonesia and the US kicked off the annual “Super Garuda Shield” joint military drills on Monday, joined by forces from 11 nations. The large-scale exercise underscores efforts to reinforce...

August 25, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

36m Warship Designed by US-Singapore for Frigate Role

US defense contractor Eureka Naval Craft is joining forces with Singapore’s Strategic Marine to build a new class of multi-role modular warships in Asia. The vessels are being marketed...

UK Acquires Six Land Ceptor Launchers for Defense

The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed a 118-million-pound ($160-million) contract with MBDA UK for the acquisition of six Land Ceptor missile launchers. The procurement underlines Britain’s commitment to...

South Korea Eyes First EW Aircraft With LIG, KAL

South Korea’s ambitious Block-I electronic warfare aircraft program, valued at 1.78 trillion won ($1.31 billion), has attracted a joint bid from Korean Air and LIG Nex1. The project aims...

Ukraine to Get 3,350 ERAM Missiles, 450km Range

Washington has authorized the transfer of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) missiles to Ukraine, a deal estimated at $850 million and primarily funded by European partners. Deliveries are...

August 24, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Seoul Plans Polish K2 Tank Hub for Europe

According to South Korea’s Hankyoreh News, Hyundai Rotem has finalized a landmark deal positioning Poland as the central European hub for K2 Black Panther tank production and maintenance. This...

August 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Freedom Jet Targets US Navy T-45 Replacement

At the Tailhook Symposium in Reno, Nevada, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) unveiled its Freedom Trainer jet, formally entering the US Navy’s UJTS program to replace the long-serving T-45 Goshawk...

UK Expands Sky Sabre With New £118m Deal

The UK has taken a major step to bolster its air defence capabilities, confirming the purchase of six Land Ceptor launchers under a £118 million contract awarded to MBDA....

August 23, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania Chooses C-390 to Replace Spartan Fleet

The Lithuanian government has confirmed its decision to procure the Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, underscoring the country’s effort to modernize its airlift fleet amid growing regional security demands....

August 23, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Indian Fighter Jet Engine Program With France

India is advancing its defense modernization with plans to develop and produce fighter jet engines in collaboration with a French company, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh revealed. The move underscores...