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August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

‘Emilio Bianchi’ Frigate Officially Commissioned by Italian Navy

As part of a joint defense initiative with France under OCCAR’s supervision, the Italian Navy has received the advanced Emilio Bianchi frigate. Built at Fincantieri’s northern Italian shipyards in...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Navy of the US Developing Autonomous Ships for Freight Missions

To improve logistics and operational reach, the US Navy is seeking proposals for a new class of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) capable of carrying containerized payloads. The initiative, managed...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Swedish Jets Secured in $600 Million Thai Defense Deal

Thailand approved the purchase of four Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, following recent border hostilities with Cambodia that ended in a ceasefire last week. The $600 million agreement for...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Dutch Lead NATO in Acquiring US Military Equipment for Ukraine

According to the Dutch defense ministry, the Netherlands will acquire €500 million ($577 million) worth of U.S. weapons for Ukraine—becoming the first NATO member to fully support a package...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Royal Thai Army Deploys Laser Weapon to Defend Against Drone Threats

To address the rising danger of UAV incursions, the Royal Thai Army has rolled out a high-energy laser weapon. This directed energy weapon (DEW) is said to fire a...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Places Major Order for 1,300+ Rheinmetall Tactical Trucks

RMMV to Supply Over 1,300 HX-Series Vehicles to German Army Under €770M Order The German Armed Forces have awarded Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) a new contract for the...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Slovenia Expands IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Fleet with Two Additional Units

Slovenia Expands Air Defense Capabilities with Additional IRIS-T SLM Units via ESSI As part of the ongoing European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), Slovenia has procured two more IRIS-T SLM...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Australia Signs Deal to Acquire 11 Cutting-Edge Warships from Japan

Canberra’s Naval Overhaul: Japan to Supply 11 Stealth Frigates in $6B Deal In a historic defense partnership move, Australia has awarded Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries a $6 billion contract...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Taiwan Sets Out Special Defense Budget to Boost Drone and Missile Capabilities

Taiwan Readies Major Special Defense Budget Amid Strategic Shift to Unmanned Warfare Taiwan is set to submit a new special defense budget worth up to $30 billion to enhance...

August 4, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

L3Harris and Joby Collaborate on Hybrid VTOL Defense Aircraft

L3Harris and Joby Aviation Collaborate on Hybrid VTOL for Defense Applications L3Harris Technologies and Joby Aviation are developing an advanced vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft equipped with hybrid...