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July 25, 2025
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DroneShield Secures $3.28 Million Counter-Drone Contract from Australian Government

The Australian Defence Force has contracted Sydney-based DroneShield to supply portable drone mitigation systems worth 5 million AUD ($3.28 million USD). This package features the DroneGun MKIV and RF...

July 25, 2025
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Washington Greenlights $4.67B Air Defense Sale to Egypt

The U.S. State Department has approved a $4.67 billion NASAMS air defense system sale to Egypt, aimed at enhancing Cairo’s ability to detect and counter diverse air threats. The...

July 24, 2025
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New Product Launches

Roketsan Integrates Reconnaissance and Strike in New Robotic Dog Platform

Turkish defense firm Roketsan has introduced its latest robotic ground platform, KOZ, for battlefield deployment. Resembling a mechanical dog, KOZ is a four-legged unmanned system capable of transporting up...

July 24, 2025
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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 24, 2025
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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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Indonesia and Singapore Strengthen Military Cybersecurity Cooperation

Indonesia and Singapore are strengthening bilateral defense ties with a focus on cybersecurity, as Jakarta looks to benefit from Singapore’s advanced cyber warfare expertise. Indonesian officials noted that Singapore’s...

July 24, 2025
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New Product Launches

Turkey Debuts First-Ever Hypersonic Missile With 800-Kilometer Range

Turkey has made its entry into the global hypersonic weapons race with the introduction of the Tayfun Block-4, a high-speed ballistic missile designed for superior maneuverability and enhanced resilience...

July 24, 2025
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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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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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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...