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July 29, 2025
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Air Platforms

German A400M Aircraft to Receive DIRCM Defensive Suite from Elbit

In a major contract worth $260 million, Airbus Defence and Space has selected Elbit Systems to equip Germany’s A400M fleet with advanced self-defense capabilities. The agreement includes the delivery...

July 28, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Elbit Wins $260M Contract for Defensive Systems on German A400M Aircraft

Elbit Systems announced that it has been awarded a $260 million contract by Airbus Defence and Space to supply its cutting-edge J-MUSIC™ Directed Infrared Counter Measures for Germany’s A400M...

July 28, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

VL MICA Deal Signals Denmark’s Return to Ground-Based Air Defense

As part of its renewed focus on national defense, Denmark has signed an agreement with MBDA France for the purchase of two VL MICA air defense systems, scheduled for...

July 28, 2025
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Land Platforms

Czech Republic Seals Deal with Rheinmetall to Upgrade Leopard 2A4 Fleet

The Czech Ministry of Defence has signed a major seven-year service agreement with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH, worth approximately CZK 6.16 billion (EUR 250 million), aimed at supporting the upkeep...

July 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

New Global Multi-Sensor Test Site to Be Developed by L3Harris, ELT Group

A new strategic collaboration between US company L3Harris and Italy’s ELT Group will establish Italy’s inaugural multi-sensor intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance test facility—the first such center outside the US....

July 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Ukraine to Receive More Air Defense Radars Under $400M Deal with Hensoldt

Germany’s Hensoldt is deepening its support for Ukraine’s defense by supplying advanced radar systems under a contract worth 340 million euros. Ukraine is set to receive both TRML-4D and...

July 28, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus H225 Boosts Tokyo Fire Department’s Modernization Efforts

As part of its fleet renewal program, the Tokyo Fire Department has procured an Airbus H225 helicopter through a competitive tender. This acquisition will replace an aging aircraft and...

July 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

“Spy Cockroach” Drones Poised To Enter German Military Tactics

SWARM Biotactics, a technology company from Germany, has unveiled an innovative method for conducting covert surveillance and reconnaissance. Their approach centers on outfitting live cockroaches with minuscule electronic “backpacks,”...

July 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Canada’s New Cargo Drone Designed for Difficult Military Routes

Volatus, a leading Canadian aerospace firm, has taken a significant step in unmanned logistics by launching the Condor XL, a new heavy-lift drone program built to serve remote and...

July 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Australia Awards $3.28M Counter-Drone System Order to DroneShield

The Australian government has committed 5 million Australian dollars ($3.28 million) in a new contract with DroneShield, enabling the domestic firm to deliver portable counter-drone equipment to the nation’s...