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New Zealand Upgrades NH90 Helicopter Fleet with Advanced Software and Flight Enhancements

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has successfully completed a major modernization of its NH90 helicopter fleet, enhancing operational efficiency through both software improvements and upgraded onboard systems...

June 4, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Raytheon Awarded $536 Million Deal to Equip US Navy with SPY-6 Radars

Raytheon has landed a $536 million contract with the U.S. Navy to support the deployment of SPY-6 radar systems, aimed at boosting the Navy’s detection and tracking capabilities. The...

Thailand Picks Swedish Gripen Fighters Over U.S. F-16s in $500M Defense Deal

Thailand has confirmed plans to acquire four Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets in a $500 million agreement, choosing the Swedish aircraft over American-made F-16s. The deal marks the initial...

Philippines Inks $700M Deal for 12 FA-50 Fighter Jets from South Korea

The Philippines has finalized a contract to acquire an additional 12 FA-50 light fighter aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The $700 million agreement follows an incident earlier this...

June 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Invests $5B in Virginia-Class Submarine Expansion

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has awarded a massive $5-billion contract to six small businesses to help speed up the construction of Virginia-class submarines for the U.S. Navy. This...

Hungary Accepts First Delivery of L-39 Skyfox Jet

Hungary has officially received the first batch of three L-39 Skyfox jet trainers from Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody at Kecskemét Air Base in southern Hungary. These jets are part...

June 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Rolls-Royce Selected to Power Canada’s River-Class Ships

Rolls-Royce has secured a supply agreement with the Royal Canadian Navy to provide propulsion and power systems for its first trio of River-class destroyers. This deal supports the navy’s...

June 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

US Launches Project G.I. to Accelerate Drone Tech

The U.S. Department of Defense has unveiled Project G.I., a new initiative designed to fast-track the production and deployment of small and medium-sized unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This program...

June 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Ukraine’s Buntar-3 Drone Uses AI for Jam-Proof Recon

Ukraine has introduced the Buntar-3, a new reconnaissance drone developed by Buntar Aerospace, aimed at enhancing battlefield surveillance capabilities. This drone stands out due to its ability to function...

June 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Third Kimon-Class Frigate Launched for Greece

Naval Group has marked a key milestone with the launch of the third Kimon-class frigate for Greece at its shipyard in Lorient, France. The warship, named HS Formion (F-603),...