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September 8, 2025
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Saab Lands First Giraffe 4A Ground-Based Radar Deal in Latin America

Saab has secured a contract worth about 550 million Swedish kronor ($58.5 million) to supply its Giraffe 4A radar system and associated services to a customer in Latin America....

September 8, 2025
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Washington Naval Base to Receive Full-Service Armored Fighting Vehicle Support Hub

The US Navy has awarded Absher Construction Company a $22.8 million contract to build an Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) support facility at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Washington State. The...

September 7, 2025
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AeroVironment Adds Laser to Army Squad Vehicle

The U.S. Army has received its first two mobile Laser Weapon Systems (LWS) designed for counter-drone missions under the AMP-HEL prototyping effort. Built around AeroVironment’s LOCUST 20kW-class laser and...

September 5, 2025
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Poland Adds GBU-39B Bombs for F-16, F-35

Warsaw has contracted the US to supply GBU-39/B bombs for both its F-35 and F-16 fleets. Valued at $120M, the deal enhances strike capabilities with extended-range, precision-guided munitions that...

September 5, 2025
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Norway Orders 5 UK Type 26 Frigates

Norway will acquire five BAE-built Type 26 frigates under a £10B agreement with the UK. The warships, optimized for anti-submarine warfare, enhance Arctic security and ensure Glasgow shipyards maintain...

September 4, 2025
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Brazil, Tunisia Join $900M Javelin Deal

The US Army has issued a $900.5-million order for additional Javelin missiles, marking the first sales to Brazil and Tunisia. The deal follows a 2023 contract with the Raytheon-Lockheed...

September 4, 2025
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Lockheed Wins $9.8B for 2,000 PAC-3 Missiles

Lockheed Martin has secured a $9.8-billion US Army contract to supply nearly 2,000 PAC-3 MSE interceptors with supporting launchers and equipment. It marks the largest order in the company’s...

September 4, 2025
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US Army Fields First AV Counter-Drone Lasers

AeroVironment (AV) has handed over the first two prototypes of its LOCUST mobile counter-drone laser weapon system to the US Army under the Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) program....

September 4, 2025
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Palfinger to Equip Japan’s FFM Warships

Japan has contracted Austria’s Palfinger Marine to deliver stern launch and recovery systems (Stern-LARS) for its upcoming FFM-class multirole frigates. Covering the first five vessels to be constructed between...

September 2, 2025
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Portugal Gets 3 Embraer A-29N Super Tucanos

Portugal has accepted its first three A-29N Super Tucanos from Embraer at Alverca do Ribatejo. The 200M-euro program covers 12 aircraft, a simulator, logistics, and support. The multi-mission turboprop...