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July 28, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Czech Republic Inks Leopard 2A4 Maintenance Agreement with Rheinmetall to Upgrade Armored Capabilities

The Czech Ministry of Defence has formally signed a strategic framework agreement with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH for the long-term maintenance of the Czech Army’s Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks....

July 28, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Tokyo Fire Department Expands Fleet with New Airbus H225 Helicopter

Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract from Japan’s Tokyo Fire Department for the delivery of an H225 helicopter, awarded following a competitive tender. The new aircraft will replace an...

Elbit Secures $260 Million Deal to Equip Germany’s A400M Fleet with DIRCM Self-Protection Systems

Elbit Systems Ltd has announced a contract award valued at approximately $260 million from Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus DS) to supply its J-MUSIC™ Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM)...

L3Harris and ELT Group Team Up to Establish Multi-Sensor Test Site Abroad

U.S.-based L3Harris has partnered with Italy’s ELT Group to establish the first multi-sensor test facility for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in Italy — the first of its...

Hensoldt Secures $400 Million Deal to Supply More Air Defense Radars to Ukraine

Hensoldt has secured a €340 million ($397 million) contract to supply Ukraine with additional air defense radar systems. As part of the agreement, the German defense technology firm will...

Denmark Restores Ground-Based Air Defense Capabilities Through VL MICA Acquisition

Denmark has signed a contract with MBDA France for the delivery of two VL MICA air defense systems, marking a key step in the country’s efforts to restore its...

July 27, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Indonesia Orders 48 Turkish KAAN Jets as Türkiye Enters Global Fighter Market

In a historic move, Türkiye has finalized its biggest defense export to date: a contract to supply Indonesia with 48 KAAN fifth-gen fighter jets. The deal includes joint engineering,...

July 27, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

UK, Australia Ink Long-Term AUKUS Agreement for 20 Nuclear Submarines

In a major evolution of the AUKUS pact, the UK and Australia have inked the Geelong Treaty — a 50-year strategic agreement to co-develop SSN-AUKUS submarines. The treaty secures...

America Kicks Off Massive $151 Billion Project to Defend Against Hypersonic Threats

Washington has unveiled a historic $151 billion initiative dubbed SHIELD, short for Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense. Nicknamed the Golden Dome, the program seeks to establish a multi-tiered...

July 25, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Calidus Showcases Missile-Armed MATV Armored Vehicle for Fast Response Missions

Calidus debuted its missile-equipped MATV004 at a Turkish defense event, marking the first regional appearance of the MATV variant armed with dual quad Alheda missile launchers. Presented with other...