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July 8, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Expands Hovercraft Fleet with Additional LCAC 100 Units from Textron

Textron Systems has secured a $353.9 million deal from the US Navy to build three more LCAC 100-class hovercraft, as part of the service’s ongoing efforts to modernize its...

July 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Leonardo in Line to Equip F-35s and F-18s with Thousands of Decoys for US Navy

The US Navy is planning a major acquisition of airborne defense systems from Leonardo, aiming to equip its F-35 and F/A-18 aircraft fleets with thousands of state-of-the-art countermeasures. As...

July 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Japan Receives Initial SPY-7 Radar Antennas as Part of Defense Upgrade

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has taken delivery of its first batch of four AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas from Lockheed Martin. The systems will be integrated into the nation’s first Aegis...

July 8, 2025
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Land Platforms

Spanish Army Expands Force Mobility with New Amphibious Armored Fleet

As part of its defense modernization initiative, the Spanish Navy will introduce 34 advanced Amphibious Combat Vehicles (VACIM) to replace outdated AAV-7s and bolster the projection and mobility capabilities...

July 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Lockheed Ships Initial SPY-7 Radar Units to Japan

Lockheed Martin has officially delivered the first shipset of SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas to Japan, marking a critical milestone in the development of Japan’s next-generation ballistic missile defense warships. The...

July 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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....

July 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Paris Startup Selected to Supply 1,000 AI-Driven Combat Drones to France

Harmattan AI, a Paris-based defense technology startup, has been awarded a multi-million-euro contract by France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) to supply 1,000 AI-driven combat drones. The delivery is...

July 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

Canberra to Acquire $1.4B Worth of AMRAAM Missiles for Enhanced Strike Capability

In a strategic move to boost its defense capabilities, Australia will spend 2.12 billion Australian dollars ($1.39 billion USD) on acquiring the latest models of AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. The...

July 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

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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Weapons and Munition

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...