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July 16, 2025
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Norwegian Armed Forces Deploy Small Drones from Skydio

Skydio has secured a contract to supply its advanced small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to the Norwegian Armed Forces. Valued at 101 million Norwegian kroner (approximately $9.8 million), the...

July 15, 2025
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Spain Plans Purchase of Over 200 Mobile Artillery Units

To replace its aging M109 artillery units, Spain is launching a major procurement effort to acquire over 200 self-propelled howitzers, split between tracked and wheeled variants. The initiative, exceeding...

July 15, 2025
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Canada Explores Fighter Drone Integration to Support F-35 Operations

Canada’s Department of Defence is planning to acquire tactical unmanned aerial systems to support and enhance the capabilities of its incoming F-35 fleet. Unclassified documents reviewed by The Canadian...

July 15, 2025
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US Navy Awards Raytheon Its Largest Order for RAM Launching Systems

RTX-owned Raytheon has secured a $74 million U.S. Navy contract for the production and upgrade of Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Guided Missile Launching Systems—marking the largest order for the...

July 15, 2025
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Rolls-Royce Chosen by US Navy to Power LCAC 100 Hovercraft Fleet

The US Navy has contracted Rolls-Royce for $54.7 million to manufacture engines supporting the Landing Craft Air Cushion 100-class fleet. Under this agreement, the British engineering firm will supply...

July 15, 2025
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Czechia to Supply New Pistols to German Soldiers

Czech defense manufacturer Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB) has been selected by Germany to deliver replacement service pistols for the nation’s armed forces. The contract centers on the P13...

July 14, 2025
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Dutch Navy Acquires Eight V-BAT Drones Tested in Ukraine

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has acquired eight V-BAT vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones for deployment with the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps. As part of a...

July 14, 2025
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Denmark Procures 129 Patria 6×6 Vehicles from Finland to Bolster European Defense Cooperation

Denmark has officially entered the final stage of its involvement in the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program by signing the initiative’s three key concluding agreements: the Research...

July 12, 2025
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U.S. Greenlights $2.6 Billion Sale of HH-60W Helicopters to Norway

The United States has approved a potential $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W combat rescue helicopters and associated equipment to Norway, a key NATO ally bordering Russia. According to the...

July 11, 2025
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US Army to Deploy Danish-Made Wearable Counter-Drone Systems Globally for Soldier Protection

The U.S. Army is scaling up its modular drone defense capabilities through a landmark $26 million counter-UAS contract awarded to Danish tech firm MyDefence. This milestone agreement aims to...