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June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

UK Inks Extended Maintenance Deal With General Atomics for Protector UAVs

The UK government has entered into a comprehensive logistics and support agreement with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for the RAF’s Protector RG Mk1 drone fleet. This United Kingdom Protector...

June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

UK Deploys Advanced Underwater Robot to Guard Subsea Infrastructure

The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has introduced a high-tech underwater robot aimed at safeguarding essential subsea infrastructure. This off-the-shelf remotely operated vehicle (ROV) is equipped to...

US Expands VAMPIRE Anti-Drone Support to More European Partners

The US Department of Defense has placed another order with L3Harris for additional Vehicle Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment (VAMPIRE) systems to enhance security operations across Europe. This...

Norwegian Company Develops Mobile Bulletproof Command Hub in Just One Day

Norwegian tech company Cyviz has unveiled a mobile command unit that’s resistant to ballistic threats and can be deployed and activated within 24 hours. The unit was assembled alongside...

June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

South Korea Nearing Completion of Major K2 Tank Deal With Poland

South Korea is close to finalizing a significant arms deal to provide K2 main battle tanks to Poland, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). Talks are reportedly...

June 9, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Approves $325M Support Deal to Sustain Kuwait’s Abrams Tank Fleet

The US State Department has officially approved a foreign military sale worth $325 million to bolster the operational readiness of Kuwait’s M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks. The support deal...

BAE Wins $30M US Navy Contract to Enhance IFF Transponders

BAE Systems has landed a $30 million contract from the US Navy to upgrade its AN/APX-123A(V) IFF transponder technology. The improvements will replace outdated systems on platforms such as...

Azerbaijan Expands jf 17 Jet Order to 40 Units From Pakistan

Azerbaijan has increased its acquisition of jf 17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan, boosting the number from 16 to 40 units. This move follows a 2024 deal valued at...

June 9, 2025
G.Krish
Communication and Electronics
R&D

China Develops AI System to Help Torpedoes Bypass Submarine Decoys

China is developing a new artificial intelligence system for high-speed torpedoes that can differentiate actual submarines from fakes. The technology, a collaboration between the PLA Navy Armament Department and...

June 6, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Romania Inks Deal for German-Made Enok AB Armored Vehicles

Romania has finalized an agreement with German defense company Armoured Car Systems (ACS) to procure Enok AB light armored vehicles. These vehicles will play a key role in bolstering...