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September 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Norway Cleared to Purchase 816 GBU-39B Precision-Guided Bombs from US

Norway is set to acquire up to 816 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Increment I munitions under a potential $113 million Foreign Military Sale approved by the US State Department....

September 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Hands Over Initial BvS10 All-Terrain Vehicles to Sweden, Germany & UK

BAE Systems has delivered the first three BvS10 armored all-terrain vehicles to the armed forces of Sweden, Germany, and the UK under a multinational procurement program. A total of...

September 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Kopin Secures $15.4M US Army Contract for AR MicroLED Displays

Kopin Corporation has secured a $15.4 million US Army contract to produce “ultra-bright, full-color” MicroLED augmented reality (AR) displays, designed to sharpen soldiers’ vision in combat environments. The firm...

September 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Spain Places $847M Order for Enhanced BAM Offshore Patrol Ships

Spain has authorized Navantia to proceed with the design and construction of two new Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM)-class offshore patrol ships for the Spanish Navy. Once delivered, the...

September 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon UK Delivers GPS Anti-Jam Technology for CV90 Armoured Vehicles

Raytheon UK has been contracted by BAE Systems to deliver a GPS anti-jamming capability for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, improving its navigation reliability under electronic attack. The selected...

September 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Britain Enhances Firepower of L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun

The British government has awarded FN Herstal a £20 million ($27.3 million) contract to modernize the L111A1 heavy machine gun, boosting its effectiveness as part of a long-term program...

September 17, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Spain’s First F-110 Frigate Launched Early by Navantia

Navantia has launched the F-111 Bonifaz, the first in Spain’s new F-110 frigate class, signaling a key milestone in the renewal of the Spanish Navy’s fleet. Laid down in...

September 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Japan Sends F-15 Jets to NATO Facilities in Europe and North America

Under Operation Atlantic Eagles, Japan has sent fighter jets and support aircraft to NATO bases across the US, Canada, Germany, and the UK. The contingent consists of about 180...

September 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Washington Clears $570M AMRAAM Missile Deal with Dutch Forces

Washington has cleared a potential $570 million arms deal to supply the Netherlands with RTX’s AMRAAM missiles. The request covers 232 AIM-120C-8 rounds and eight guidance kits, along with...

September 17, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Thales and BAE Join Forces on Future UK Submarine Sonar Development

Thales and BAE Systems have expanded their long-standing partnership to advance submarine sonar technology for the UK. The new agreement builds on more than two decades of collaboration, focusing...