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August 26, 2025
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Air Platforms

Thailand Orders Gripen E/F Jets for Air Force Renewal

The Swedish defense procurement authority has signed a deal with Saab worth 5.3 billion kronor ($500 million) to provide Thailand with four new Gripen fighters. The contract covers three...

August 25, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Iowa to Host MSM’s New Advanced Ammo Plant

The US Army has signed a $632 million contract with MSM North America, a unit of the Czechoslovak Group (CSG), to establish a new state-of-the-art artillery ammunition facility. The...

August 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Xtend to Deliver 5,000 Kamikaze Drones to Israel

The Israeli Ground Forces will soon acquire 5,000 FPV kamikaze drones following a successful tender awarded to Xtend, a local drone technology firm. The total procurement is worth around...

August 25, 2025
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Training and Simulation

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

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...

August 25, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

August 25, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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...

August 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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

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

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...