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July 24, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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...

July 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

July 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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....

July 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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

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

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

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...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms

Belgium Adds 11 New F-35 Jets to Strengthen Air Force Fleet

As part of its ongoing efforts to upgrade national defense, Belgium has announced the acquisition of 11 more F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft. The purchase, valued at 1.5 billion...

July 23, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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 23, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...