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July 7, 2025
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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...

July 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

HIMARS Set to Receive Hypersonic Capabilities in US Army Modernization Drive

In a major step toward modernizing its artillery capabilities, the US Army is working on adding hypersonic firepower to its HIMARS platforms by integrating the new Blackbeard Ground Launch...

July 7, 2025
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General Dynamics Secures $1.85 Billion Contract for Virginia-Class Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded a $1.85 billion contract to initiate procurement of key systems and start preliminary construction for future Virginia-class submarines for the US Navy....

Nigeria Introduces Eco-Friendly Vehicles Running on Compressed Natural Gas

In line with its clean energy agenda, Nigeria has deployed its first military fleet powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), according to domestic media sources. The fleet—comprising 20 buses,...

July 6, 2025
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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...

July 5, 2025
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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...

July 4, 2025
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Sweden Expands Naval Fleet with Additional Saab CB90 Orders

In a move to strengthen its coastal defence fleet, Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has placed an order with Saab for 22 additional CB90 Next Generation combat boats, at...

U.S. Military Partners with BAE Systems on AI-Driven Battlefield Healthcare

BAE Systems has been selected by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to further develop and help deploy the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Operations Kit (BATDOK), a cutting-edge...

July 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lithuanian Forces Acquire GROM Systems to Reinforce Multi-Layered Protection

In a move to enhance regional defense capabilities, Lithuania has signed a €28 million agreement with Poland’s MESKO S.A. for the acquisition of GROM man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS)....

July 4, 2025
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F-47 Fighter Program Receives $3.5 Billion Boost to Challenge Chinese Air Strategy

As reported by the U.S. Department of Defense at the end of June 2025, the United States is bolstering its long-term dominance in aerial warfare with a $3.5 billion...