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United States Authorizes $1.23 Billion Sale of Advanced AMRAAM Missiles to Germany

Germany plans to acquire up to 400 AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States in a deal valued at $1.23 billion, pending congressional approval. The...

Poland Awards Contract to Domestic Firm for Mobile Communication Nodes in Wisla Air Defense Program

Poland’s arms procurement agency has signed a 2-billion złoty ($550 million) contract with local defense company Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności Nr 1 to supply mobile communication nodes for Phase II...

September 29, 2025
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Latvia Strengthens Its Defense Capabilities With Construction of a New Ammunition Plant

Latvia is set to bolster its domestic defense industry through a €275 million ($321 million) agreement with German defense company Rheinmetall to build a new ammunition production facility. The...

September 28, 2025
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US Navy Outlines $3.5B Plan for 2,800 Small Boats Across a Decade

The U.S. Navy has unveiled a $3.5 billion plan to procure 2,800 small boats over the next decade, aiming to stabilize domestic shipyards, enhance operational readiness, and increase competition...

September 28, 2025
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Sikorsky Secures $10.3B Pentagon Contract for 92 CH-53K Marine Helicopters

The U.S. Department of War—now officially titled the Department of War—has awarded Sikorsky a $10.3 billion contract for 92 CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters. The deal is designed to enhance the...

US Approves $1.23B Air-to-Air Missile Sale to Germany for NATO Defense

The State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Germany for up to 400 AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles, plus associated guidance sections, telemetry kits, an...

Ukraine Confirms Receipt of Patriot System From Israel

Ukraine received a US-made Patriot air defense system from Israel a month ago, with two additional units expected in the coming months, the President said Saturday. Kyiv is racing...

Sweden Finalizes $320M Deal for Polish Piorun Anti-Aircraft Missiles

Sweden has inked a deal with Polish defense manufacturer Mesko to procure Piorun man-portable anti-aircraft missile systems. Valued at approximately 3 billion kronor ($320 million), the deliveries are planned...

September 26, 2025
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Australia Commissions Ninth Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat From Austal

Austal has delivered the ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat, ADV Cape Spencer (P225), to the Royal Australian Navy. The vessel was constructed at Austal’s Henderson shipyard in Western Australia...

US Army Orders $640M Worth of 155mm Shells to Bolster Stocks

The US Army has awarded a contract worth nearly $640 million to Global Military Products for the procurement of 155mm High Explosive rounds, reinforcing the Special Ammunition and Weapons...