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A400M Transformed by Airbus into High-Tech Coordinator for FCAS Missions

Airbus has announced a transformative upgrade for its A400M military airlifter, repurposing the aircraft to support cutting-edge multi-domain warfare concepts such as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and...

Paris Startup Selected to Supply 1,000 AI-Driven Combat Drones to France

Harmattan AI, a Paris-based defense technology startup, has been awarded a multi-million-euro contract by France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) to supply 1,000 AI-driven combat drones. The delivery is...

Canberra to Acquire $1.4B Worth of AMRAAM Missiles for Enhanced Strike Capability

In a strategic move to boost its defense capabilities, Australia will spend 2.12 billion Australian dollars ($1.39 billion USD) on acquiring the latest models of AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. The...

Lockheed Ships Initial SPY-7 Radar Units to Japan

Lockheed Martin has officially delivered the first shipset of SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas to Japan, marking a critical milestone in the development of Japan’s next-generation ballistic missile defense warships. The...

South Korea to bolster air combat strength by procuring 36 more AH-64E Apache helicopters from the U.S.

South Korea has announced plans to acquire 36 more AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters from the United States, signaling a significant upgrade to its rotary-wing combat fleet. The move...

Taiwan enhances its artillery forces with additional U.S.-supplied M109A7 howitzers

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has officially announced a major upgrade to its artillery forces, approving the procurement of 168 M109A7 155mm self-propelled howitzers from the United States—up from...

Poland Unveils Maiden Signals Intelligence Ship for Maritime Monitoring

In a major modernization step, the Polish Navy has launched its first of two new SIGINT ships, being developed by Saab of Sweden under the Delfin program. These vessels...

Japan Expands Undersea Fleet with New REMUS 300 Orders

In a move that reflects the deep-rooted defense ties between Japan and the United States, Tokyo-headquartered Hitachi has approached Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) with a request to supply over...

Exail Secures European Contract for DriX H-8 Unmanned Surface Vessels

Exail, a French marine technology firm, has been awarded a contract to deliver five DriX H-8 uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) to a European nation, whose identity remains undisclosed. The...

U.S. Army Taps FN America for New-Generation Machine Guns

In a continued effort to enhance battlefield efficiency, FN America has secured a $4.9-million contract to deliver its advanced M240L lightweight medium machine guns to the U.S. Army. The...