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July 25, 2025
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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...

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...

French Company to Outfit Troops With Ballistic Plate Monitoring Sensors

France has awarded a €3 million ($3.52 million), seven-year contract to SilMach, a tech company based in Besançon, to develop a shock-detecting microsensor for use in bulletproof vests. The...

July 24, 2025
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R&D
Naval Platforms

Japan Promotes Upgraded Mogami-Class Frigate to Australia

Japan has put forward a modernized variant of its Mogami-class frigate for Australia’s upcoming general-purpose warship acquisition, highlighting compatibility with US systems to enhance trilateral naval cooperation. The offering...

July 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

MBDA Enhances MISTRAL 3 Missile to Counter Drones and Fast Attack Vessels

MBDA has enhanced its MISTRAL 3 very short-range air defense missile to effectively engage and destroy fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), a growing threat to naval vessels. The company...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms

Belgium Approves Purchase of 11 Additional F-35 Fighter Aircraft

Belgium has committed to purchasing 11 more F-35 fighter jets, reinforcing its defense modernization strategy and increasing its total order to 45 aircraft. Defence Minister Theo Francken confirmed the...

July 24, 2025
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Air Platforms

Northrop Grumman Wins Contract to Support Japan’s Advanced Hawkeye Production

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $140.8 million contract by the US Department of Defense to support the production of five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for Japan under a...

Pentagon Procures Commander3 XL Drone From Canadian Manufacturer

Draganfly, a Canadian drone manufacturer, has secured a contract to supply its Commander3 XL platform to a major branch of the US Department of Defense as part of ongoing...

Turkey Debuts First-Ever Hypersonic Missile With 800-Kilometer Range

Turkey has made its entry into the global hypersonic weapons race with the introduction of the Tayfun Block-4, a high-speed ballistic missile designed for superior maneuverability and enhanced resilience...

July 24, 2025
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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...