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July 23, 2025
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L3Harris Secures $300M Italian Airborne Electronic Warfare Project

The Italian Air Force will soon receive two Gulfstream G550 jets from L3Harris, modified to carry out advanced electromagnetic warfare missions under a new $300-million contract. These aircraft will...

$315M Prototype Contract for USAF TOC-L Command Center Awarded to Booz Allen and L3Harris

Booz Allen Hamilton, in collaboration with L3Harris, has been contracted by the US Air Force to provide the second prototype of a mobile command center, under a $315-million deal...

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...

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...

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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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...

July 22, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Turkish Defense Procures Another Test Variant of Kaan Stealth Aircraft

The Turkish government has taken delivery of the sixth prototype of the indigenously developed TAI Kaan fighter jet, marking another milestone in its pursuit of an advanced fifth-generation combat...

Delays in Caesar Howitzers Prompt Czech Threat to Suspend Payments

Facing significant contractual and technical issues, the Czech Republic is considering freezing future payments to KNDS France for the purchase of 62 Caesar 8×8 self-propelled howitzers. A letter from...

July 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

New Turkish Combat Vehicle Uses Lasers to Disrupt and Destroy Aerial Drones

Turkey has introduced a powerful new defense asset—the ALKA-KAPLAN hybrid combat vehicle—specifically engineered to counter drone threats through laser-based technology. The system is the result of a joint effort...

July 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Italian Firm Leonardo Introduces Advanced Gun for Future MBT Program

Leonardo, Italy’s leading defense manufacturer, has launched its advanced 120mm L55 tank gun, engineered to deliver improved range and ballistic performance through a higher muzzle velocity. Designed as an...