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June 16, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Thales and KNDS France Launch RAPIDFire Land, the Ground Variant of the 40mm RAPIDFire Naval System.

The French Navy has already received orders for 14 RAPIDFire defense systems from the DGA. Two are actively deployed aboard the Jacques Chevallier fleet replenishment ship, which completed two...

June 16, 2025
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Training and Simulation

U.S. Army Awards Live Training Contract to HII.

The U.S. Army’s PEO STRI has included HII’s Mission Technologies division in a multiple award contract (MAC) to supply live training systems and solutions. The IDIQ contract, which carries...

June 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

First Unit of B61-13 Nuclear Bomb Finalized Ahead of Schedule

The first B61-13 gravity bomb production unit has been completed significantly ahead of schedule, marking a key success for Sandia National Laboratories and the U.S. nuclear security program. As...

June 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

GA-ASI Launches New PELE Small Unmanned Aerial System for Export

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the pioneer behind platforms such as the Predator® and the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, has introduced a compact uncrewed launched effect called PELE,...

June 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Sweden Strengthens Artillery Arsenal With Expanded BONUS Munition Order From BAE

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has confirmed a new order placed with BAE Systems to procure more 155mm BONUS munitions for its ground forces. Estimated at $62 million, this deal...

June 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Sweden Signs Agreement with BAE Systems for 155mm BONUS Artillery Ammunition

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has awarded BAE Systems a new contract, valued at nearly $62 million (SEK 600 million), to supply additional BONUS precision-guided munitions to the Swedish...

June 13, 2025
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Land Platforms

Millog and FMV Sign Contract for Maintaining Sweden’s Armoured Vehicles

A new armoured vehicle maintenance contract has been signed between FMV, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, and Finnish defence company Millog Oy. The deal seeks to enhance bilateral defence...

June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

Indonesia, Turkey Seal $10B Deal for 48 Kaan Fighter Jets

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed a landmark export deal for 48 Kaan fighter jets with Indonesia, boosting Turkish defense industry momentum. The $10 billion agreement spans a 10-year...

June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

Portugal May Join F-35 Supply Chain Through Lockheed Partnership Despite No Jet Order

Lockheed Martin has signed a cooperation deal with Portugal’s AED Cluster, a leading defense industry consortium, to explore pathways for Portuguese firms to participate in the F-35 program, even...

June 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed to Back C-5M Avionics Modernization With Logistics Support

Lockheed Martin has been tapped to support the US Air Force’s fleet of C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft through a $56-million logistics and maintenance contract. This contract plays a role...