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July 25, 2025
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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
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
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
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
Land Platforms

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...

July 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Soldier Systems

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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
R&D
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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
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...