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July 16, 2025
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Morocco Awards C-130 Upgrade Contract to L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract to modernize several C-130 aircraft for the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The comprehensive upgrade includes avionics enhancements, depot-level maintenance, engine overhauls, and...

July 16, 2025
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New Product Launches

Wescom Defence UK Set to Unveil Advanced Concealment System

UK-based Wescom Defence will unveil its ATMIS Multispectral Camouflage (ATMIS MSC) suite at DSEI 2025 in London. This next-generation concealment system is engineered to enhance operational effectiveness in complex...

July 16, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Purchases 129 Common Armored Vehicles from Patria

Denmark has signed a contract with Finnish defense company Patria for the delivery of 129 Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 platforms. Deliveries are set to begin this year,...

July 15, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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 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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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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Mergers & JV

First Three-Way Naval Logistics Agreement Signed by US, Australia, and Japan

In a significant move to bolster naval cooperation, Australia, Japan, and the United States have formalized their first three-way logistics agreement aimed at strengthening maritime interoperability. The agreement is...

July 15, 2025
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R&D

Hydrogen-Powered K3 Tank Program Launched by South Korea

South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem has launched the development of its next-gen K3 main battle tank, intended as the successor to the highly regarded K2 and powered by hydrogen fuel...

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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Russia Begins Development of Successor to Mi-8/17 Helicopters

Russia is moving forward with plans to replace its aging Mi-8/17 helicopters by developing a new multirole platform, identified as the Mi-80, according to Russian media outlets. Inspired by...