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July 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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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Procurement & Contracts

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...

July 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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...

July 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Saab Awarded $189 Million Deal for Czech Mobile Air Defense Systems

Saab has secured a contract worth 1.8 billion Swedish kronor ($189 million) from the Czech Republic to supply its Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system, with deliveries planned between...

July 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon Signs $51.9 Million Contract for Air-Launched Stinger Systems

Raytheon has been awarded a $51.9 million contract by the US Marine Corps Systems Command to produce and deliver Stinger air-to-air launchers. The agreement also covers support equipment, operator...

July 23, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Switzerland Acquires Five IRIS-T SLM Surface-to-Air Defense Systems

Switzerland has acquired five IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defense systems as part of its participation in the European Sky Shield Initiative. The contract was signed by Germany’s arms procurement...

July 23, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Acquires MQ-9B Drones to Strengthen Coastal Surveillance Capabilities

Denmark has finalized a deal to acquire four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, aiming to enhance surveillance operations across the Baltic Sea, Arctic region, and North Atlantic. The drones are scheduled...

July 23, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Delivers Initial Apache Helicopters to Indian Army

The Indian Army has officially received its first batch of Apache helicopters from Boeing under a U.S. Foreign Military Sale agreement approved in 2017. This initial delivery represents half...

July 23, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Italy Awards $300 Million Airborne EW Aircraft Deal to L3Harris

Italy has awarded L3Harris a $300 million contract to deliver two Gulfstream G550 aircraft outfitted for electromagnetic warfare missions. These specially modified G550s will provide the Italian Air Force...

July 22, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Romania Set to Acquire Turkish Warship to Safeguard Black Sea Gas Operations

Romania is set to acquire a nearly-new Turkish warship to enhance security for a vital gas development project in the Black Sea. The vessel in question, the TCG Akhisar—a...