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July 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Turkish Firm Roketsan Reveals Combat-Ready Robotic Surveillance Dog

Roketsan, one of Turkey’s leading defense manufacturers, has launched a new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) called KOZ, which is now ready for operational deployment. The platform features a dog-like...

Commander3 XL Drone Ordered by Pentagon From Canadian Manufacturer

Draganfly, a UAV manufacturer based in Saskatchewan, has secured a significant defense contract with the US Department of Defense for the supply of its Commander3 XL drones. The deal...

Ballistic Plate Sensors to Be Supplied to Soldiers by French Defense Firm

In a move to enhance troop protection, the French government has signed a contract with SilMach to develop shock-sensitive microsensors for military body armor. The 3-million-euro deal spans seven...

July 24, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Australia Considered for Japan’s Upgraded Mogami Frigate Proposal

The Japanese government has pitched a modernized version of the Mogami-class frigate to Australia, highlighting its compatibility with US weapons and its potential to improve trilateral naval interoperability. Mitsubishi...

Raytheon Wins Contract for Air-to-Air Stinger Launcher Systems

The U.S. Marine Corps has contracted Raytheon under a $51.9 million agreement to supply Stinger missile launchers along with a suite of supporting services. These launchers will serve key...

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...