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IBCS Sees Completion of LRIP Deliveries by Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman has wrapped up its LRIP-phase production of the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) for the U.S. Army, delivering 142 key systems that form the backbone of the...

July 30, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

US-Exail Collaboration to Equip Naval UUVs With 100 Advanced Navigation Units

In a move that strengthens its footprint in the U.S. defense market, Exail has secured a contract to deliver 100 Phins Compact Inertial Navigation Systems to a major U.S....

July 30, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Riyadh Air Signs Extended Support Agreement With EPCOR for APS5000 Systems

Riyadh Air has signed a long-term support contract with EPCOR for the maintenance of APS5000 APUs powering its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. As a key AFI KLM E&M subsidiary, EPCOR...

July 29, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

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
G.Krish
New Product Launches
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...

July 29, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

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...

July 29, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

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
G.Krish
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...