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June 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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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Weapons and Munition

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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Weapons and Munition

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...

May 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Japan is negotiating the acquisition of the Kawasaki K-Racer drone to support its military logistics operations.

Japan is in discussions with Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) regarding the potential purchase of the K-RACER drone to enhance its military logistics capabilities. According to a spokesperson from KHI...

May 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Hanwha Systems Wins $40 Million Radar Contract for South Korea’s L-SAM II

Hanwha Systems has secured a contract worth 54.7 billion won (approximately $39.7 million) to develop a prototype multi-function radar (MFR) for South Korea’s next-generation Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile II (L-SAM...

May 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

A French company has secured a contract to deliver 40 patrol boats to the Philippine Coast Guard.

The Philippine government has signed a deal with French shipbuilder OCEA for the delivery of 40 fast patrol boats to bolster its coast guard fleet. The vessels will be...

May 23, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Thales has partnered with the United Arab Emirates to jointly produce Ground Master radar systems.

Thales has signed a strategic agreement with the UAE’s Tawazun Council to locally produce its Ground Master air surveillance radars. Announced during the “Make it in the Emirates 2025”...

May 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Ukraine and European defense firm KNDS have signed an agreement to jointly manufacture automatic gun ammunition.

Ukraine has entered into a memorandum of understanding with European defense firm KNDS to jointly produce medium-caliber ammunition for its armed forces. The collaboration focuses on manufacturing shells used...

May 22, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

The United States has approved the sale of 1,400 precision-guided bombs to Poland.

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $180 million deal to supply Poland with 1,400 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-I) and four inert GBU-39 (T-1)/B practice bombs, along...

May 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

A consortium of Spain, Turkey, and Belgium has been formed to develop a 6×6 cavalry vehicle for the Spanish Army.

A consortium of defense companies from Spain, Turkey, and Belgium has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop and deliver a 6×6 cavalry vehicle for the Spanish Army. The...