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August 5, 2025
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Final C-295 Transport Aircraft Shipment Delivered to India by Airbus

India has completed a key military aviation milestone with the delivery of the final 16 C-295 transport aircraft from Airbus. The aircraft were formally handed over in Seville, Spain,...

August 5, 2025
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Thai Government Finalizes $600 Million Contract for Swedish Combat Aircraft

The Royal Thai Air Force has finalized the purchase of four Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, valued at $600 million. The approval follows closely on the...

Taiwan Proposes New Budget to Boost Drone and Missile Capabilities

Taiwan is finalizing a new special defense budget worth up to $30 billion to improve its missile and drone arsenal. The Ministry of National Defense is expected to present...

Japan to Supply 11 Modern Warships to Strengthen Australian Navy

Australia will modernize its navy by acquiring 11 stealthy Mogami-class frigates from Japan, marking a $6 billion agreement over ten years. The ships, designed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, beat...

Slovenia Acquires Two Extra IRIS-T SLM Systems Under EU Shield

As part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, Slovenia has secured two additional IRIS-T SLM air defense systems from Diehl Defence. The country had previously acquired one such unit...

August 5, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Rheinmetall to Deliver More Than 1,300 Military Trucks to Germany

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles has secured a major order from the German Armed Forces for over 1,300 logistics vehicles, totaling nearly €770 million ($891 million). The purchase includes protected...

August 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Defense VTOL Aircraft Project Launched by L3Harris and Joby Collaboration

In a push to develop advanced aerial systems for defense, L3Harris Technologies and Joby Aviation are teaming up to design a next-gen VTOL aircraft equipped with hybrid piloting features....

August 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Elbit and Indian Partner to Jointly Provide Next-Gen MRL System

In a significant move for India’s defense sector, Nibe Limited has signed an agreement with Israeli defense giant Elbit Systems to manufacture the Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS)...

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

New Navigation System Introduced by US Army Following Black Hawk Crash

After a fatal collision over the Potomac River involving a US Army Black Hawk and a commercial jet, the military has begun deploying new navigation technology to its helicopter...

August 4, 2025
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US Forces to Receive New Planning Systems From Northrop for Multi-Domain Missions

Northrop Grumman is expanding its role in defense innovation with a $180 million deal to build new mission planning systems for the US military. This contract supports smarter and...