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July 16, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Takes Delivery of Final Independence-Class Vessel

The US Navy has received the final ship in its Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) series—the LCS 38, named USS Pierre. This delivery from Austal USA concludes the Independence-variant...

July 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Skydio Supplies Tactical Drones to Norwegian Forces

The Norwegian Armed Forces have awarded California-based drone maker Skydio a contract valued at 101 million Norwegian kroner ($9.8 million) for the delivery of its state-of-the-art X10D small unmanned...

July 15, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon Secures Biggest RAM Launcher Deal from Navy

The U.S. Navy has awarded RTX subsidiary Raytheon a $74 million contract to expand its arsenal of Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Launching Systems, in what is described as the...

July 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Selects Rolls-Royce Engines for LCAC 100 Fleet

Rolls-Royce has secured a $54.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide 12 MT7 turboshaft engines and related components for the LCAC 100-class hovercraft, which form a core...

July 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Canadian Air Force Considers Fighter Drones to Complement F-35s

Canada’s Department of National Defence is preparing to launch a large-scale procurement program for tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS), which will be integrated into the country’s evolving defense strategy...

July 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Spanish Military to Acquire 200+ Self-Propelled Artillery Units

Spain is embarking on a comprehensive artillery upgrade, planning to acquire more than 200 self-propelled howitzers as part of a strategic initiative to phase out its outdated M109 artillery...

July 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Germany Acquires New Sidearms for Troops from Czech Republic

The German Armed Forces are set to overhaul their sidearm inventory with the introduction of the P13 pistol, following a newly formed partnership with Czech arms manufacturer CZUB (Česká...

July 14, 2025
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Land Platforms

Denmark Buys 129 Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles from Finland

Denmark has officially advanced to the final phase of its participation in the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme, a multinational collaboration aimed at strengthening armoured vehicle capabilities among...

July 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Netherlands Procures 8 V-BAT Recon Drones Used in Ukraine

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has announced the acquisition of eight V-BAT vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones, which will be deployed by both the Royal Netherlands Navy and...

July 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

Norway to Acquire HH-60W Helicopters in $2.6B US Deal

The United States government has officially approved a potential $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W combat rescue helicopters, along with associated equipment and services, to Norway, a key NATO ally...