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

Hürjet Jet Trainer Agreement Boosts Turkey–Spain Military Partnership

In a major defense export deal, Turkish Aerospace Industries and Airbus have joined forces to supply Spain with Hürjet supersonic trainer aircraft. Announced in Istanbul, the deal includes up...

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

Turkish Navy Advances with Domestic Destroyer and Patrol Vessel Development

ASFAT, Türkiye’s government-owned naval contractor, has secured a milestone deal to produce the country’s first locally-designed air defense destroyer, the TF-2000, and four new patrol vessels. With a service...

July 25, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Insect-Inspired Surveillance Swarms Enter German Defense Planning

A German startup is developing “spy cockroaches” capable of intelligence-gathering missions in high-risk or hard-to-access environments. Developed by SWARM Biotactics, the modified roaches carry ultra-compact payloads for control, data...

July 25, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Canada Unveils Cargo Drone to Navigate Complex Military Supply Chains

Volatus Aerospace has introduced the Condor XL, a long-range, heavy-lift drone powered by gasoline and tailored for operations in remote or rugged environments. With a load capacity of 180...

July 25, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

DroneShield Secures $3.28 Million Counter-Drone Contract from Australian Government

The Australian Defence Force has contracted Sydney-based DroneShield to supply portable drone mitigation systems worth 5 million AUD ($3.28 million USD). This package features the DroneGun MKIV and RF...

Washington Greenlights $4.67B Air Defense Sale to Egypt

The U.S. State Department has approved a $4.67 billion NASAMS air defense system sale to Egypt, aimed at enhancing Cairo’s ability to detect and counter diverse air threats. The...

July 24, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Roketsan Integrates Reconnaissance and Strike in New Robotic Dog Platform

Turkish defense firm Roketsan has introduced its latest robotic ground platform, KOZ, for battlefield deployment. Resembling a mechanical dog, KOZ is a four-legged unmanned system capable of transporting up...

Raytheon Signs $51.9 Million Contract for Air-Launched Stinger Systems

Raytheon has been awarded a $51.9 million contract by the US Marine Corps Systems Command to produce and deliver Stinger air-to-air launchers. The agreement also covers support equipment, operator...

Saab Awarded $189 Million Deal for Czech Mobile Air Defense Systems

Saab has secured a contract worth 1.8 billion Swedish kronor ($189 million) from the Czech Republic to supply its Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system, with deliveries planned between...

July 24, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Cybersecurity

Indonesia and Singapore Strengthen Military Cybersecurity Cooperation

Indonesia and Singapore are strengthening bilateral defense ties with a focus on cybersecurity, as Jakarta looks to benefit from Singapore’s advanced cyber warfare expertise. Indonesian officials noted that Singapore’s...