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June 4, 2025
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Thailand to Modernize Air Force with Swedish Gripen Jets in $500M Deal

Thailand has chosen Gripen E/F fighters from Saab for its air force upgrade program, bypassing the more widely used U.S. F-16s in favor of the Swedish aircraft in a...

June 3, 2025
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Tactical Lift Capacity Increases With Airbus NH90s

Airbus Helicopters has delivered two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (MSPT variant) to the Spanish Navy, launching the second phase of the country’s NH90 procurement strategy. The handover represents the...

June 3, 2025
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First L-39 Skyfox Aircraft Arrives in Hungary

Hungary has begun receiving its order of L-39 Skyfox trainer jets, with three aircraft delivered by Aero Vodochody to Kecskemét Air Base. These jets are the first installment of...

June 3, 2025
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BAE, Iveco Partner to Supply Tactical Vehicle to Italy

BAE Systems Hägglunds and Iveco Defence Vehicles have joined forces to push forward the BvS10 armored vehicle program in Italy. A memorandum of understanding recently signed between the companies...

June 3, 2025
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Marine Propulsion for Canada’s Fleet Secured With Rolls-Royce

As part of its commitment to enhance naval capabilities, the Royal Canadian Navy has reached a supply agreement with Rolls-Royce for the first three River-class destroyers. The package aims...

June 3, 2025
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Norwegian Defense Tech Expands With New Optics Deal

Norway has approved a defense contract with Bertel O. Steen Defence & Security to deliver advanced sniper rifle sights. Valued at nearly 92 million NOK, the agreement includes Thermis...

June 2, 2025
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High-Tech F-35 Trainer Now in Service in Denmark

In a move to bolster training for its fifth-generation fighter pilots, Denmark has secured a set of “threat emitter” simulators for F-35 Lightning II operations. These systems allow pilots...

June 2, 2025
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Japanese Defense Fleet Expands With Latest Mogami Vessel

In a ceremony held at Mitsubishi’s Nagasaki shipyard, the JS Niyodo (FFM-7) officially entered service as the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s seventh Mogami-class frigate. The commissioning was marked by...

June 2, 2025
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Strategic Procurement: Poland Secures 120mm Tank Ammo

Poland has sealed a deal worth 150 million złoty with Mesko, a subsidiary of PGZ, for the delivery of thousands of armor-piercing 120mm tank rounds. The APFSDS-T shells are...

June 2, 2025
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Precision Fire Support: Israel Supplies to US Army

SMARTSHOOTER has been awarded a $13 million contract to equip the US Army with SMASH 2000L fire control devices, also marketed as SMASH 3000. The system uses AI and...