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July 23, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Italy Awards $300 Million Airborne EW Aircraft Deal to L3Harris

Italy has awarded L3Harris a $300 million contract to deliver two Gulfstream G550 aircraft outfitted for electromagnetic warfare missions. These specially modified G550s will provide the Italian Air Force...

July 23, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Boeing Delivers Initial Apache Helicopters to Indian Army

The Indian Army has officially received its first batch of Apache helicopters from Boeing under a U.S. Foreign Military Sale agreement approved in 2017. This initial delivery represents half...

July 23, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Denmark Acquires MQ-9B Drones to Strengthen Coastal Surveillance Capabilities

Denmark has finalized a deal to acquire four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, aiming to enhance surveillance operations across the Baltic Sea, Arctic region, and North Atlantic. The drones are scheduled...

Switzerland Acquires Five IRIS-T SLM Surface-to-Air Defense Systems

Switzerland has acquired five IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defense systems as part of its participation in the European Sky Shield Initiative. The contract was signed by Germany’s arms procurement...

Lockheed Martin Secures $999 Million U.S. Contract for Missile Support Services

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $999 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to support the production and maintenance of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and...

July 22, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Leonardo Unveils Advanced 55-Caliber Gun for Italy’s Next-Gen Battle Tank

Italian defense firm Leonardo has introduced its new 120mm L55 tank gun, designed to deliver higher muzzle velocity and extended range compared to earlier versions. Fully self-funded, the 55-caliber...

July 22, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Turkey Debuts Laser-Equipped Vehicle Capable of Disabling Drones in Flight

Turkey has unveiled the ALKA-KAPLAN, a hybrid combat vehicle equipped with a high-energy laser system designed to detect, disrupt, and destroy drones on the battlefield. A joint creation of...

LA-Based Defense Firm Secures $260M to Expand AI-Driven Manufacturing Facility

Hadrian, a Los Angeles-based defense tech startup, has raised $260 million to expand its AI-driven manufacturing operations in California and Arizona. The funding will support the launch of nearly...

July 22, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Turkey Acquires Sixth Prototype of Indigenous Kaan Stealth Jet

Turkey has acquired a sixth prototype of the domestically developed TAI Kaan fighter jet to conduct a series of critical evaluations. The new airframe will undergo rigorous testing, including...

US Approves $620 Million Sale of Naval Strike Missile System to Bulgaria

The United States has approved a potential $620 million Foreign Military Sale to Bulgaria for a Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System and associated equipment. Spanning up to five...