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July 29, 2025
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German Air Force A400M to Receive Elbit’s DIRCM Self-Protection System

Under a six-year, $260-million deal, Elbit Systems will supply its J-MUSIC infrared countermeasure systems for Germany’s A400M fleet. The self-defense upgrade, led by Airbus, will enhance protection against MANPADS...

US Contracts Lockheed Martin for $2 Billion to Deliver THAAD Interceptors

To restore its interceptor inventory after recent use in the Middle East, the US has tasked Lockheed Martin with a $2B contract for THAAD production. Deliveries will support global...

July 29, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Navy Helicopters to Gain Raytheon’s New-Generation Targeting System

RTX’s Raytheon has unveiled the MTS-A-HD, a next-gen targeting system offering high-definition imaging and improved operational flexibility for US Navy helicopters. With modular architecture and enhanced sensor performance, it...

US Delivers Additional Abrams Main Battle Tanks to Taiwan

As part of a broader defense modernization plan, Taiwan has received 42 additional M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks from the US. The shipment, delayed briefly by storms, follows an...

Turkey to Supply Two Istif Frigates to Indonesian Navy

At a defense convention in Istanbul, Indonesia signed a contract to acquire two Istif-class frigates from Turkey. The $1-billion deal, involving PT PAL and TAIS, advances both countries’ defense...

July 29, 2025
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R&D
Naval Platforms

French Firm SEAir to Build Autonomous Naval Platform for EU Initiative

Backed by the European Defence Fund, SEAir is developing ARROW, an uncrewed 12-meter vessel capable of autonomous missions at up to 45 knots. With a focus on stealth, agility,...

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...

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...

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...

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)...