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July 28, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

L3Harris and ELT Group Team Up to Establish Multi-Sensor Test Site Abroad

U.S.-based L3Harris has partnered with Italy’s ELT Group to establish the first multi-sensor test facility for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in Italy — the first of its...

July 28, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Hensoldt Secures $400 Million Deal to Supply More Air Defense Radars to Ukraine

Hensoldt has secured a €340 million ($397 million) contract to supply Ukraine with additional air defense radar systems. As part of the agreement, the German defense technology firm will...

July 28, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Restores Ground-Based Air Defense Capabilities Through VL MICA Acquisition

Denmark has signed a contract with MBDA France for the delivery of two VL MICA air defense systems, marking a key step in the country’s efforts to restore its...

July 27, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Indonesia Orders 48 Turkish KAAN Jets as Türkiye Enters Global Fighter Market

In a historic move, Türkiye has finalized its biggest defense export to date: a contract to supply Indonesia with 48 KAAN fifth-gen fighter jets. The deal includes joint engineering,...

July 27, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

UK, Australia Ink Long-Term AUKUS Agreement for 20 Nuclear Submarines

In a major evolution of the AUKUS pact, the UK and Australia have inked the Geelong Treaty — a 50-year strategic agreement to co-develop SSN-AUKUS submarines. The treaty secures...

July 26, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

America Kicks Off Massive $151 Billion Project to Defend Against Hypersonic Threats

Washington has unveiled a historic $151 billion initiative dubbed SHIELD, short for Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense. Nicknamed the Golden Dome, the program seeks to establish a multi-tiered...

July 25, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Calidus Showcases Missile-Armed MATV Armored Vehicle for Fast Response Missions

Calidus debuted its missile-equipped MATV004 at a Turkish defense event, marking the first regional appearance of the MATV variant armed with dual quad Alheda missile launchers. Presented with other...

July 25, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Hürjet Jet Trainer Agreement Boosts Turkey–Spain Military Partnership

In a major defense export deal, Turkish Aerospace Industries and Airbus have joined forces to supply Spain with Hürjet supersonic trainer aircraft. Announced in Istanbul, the deal includes up...

July 25, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Turkish Navy Advances with Domestic Destroyer and Patrol Vessel Development

ASFAT, Türkiye’s government-owned naval contractor, has secured a milestone deal to produce the country’s first locally-designed air defense destroyer, the TF-2000, and four new patrol vessels. With a service...

July 25, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Insect-Inspired Surveillance Swarms Enter German Defense Planning

A German startup is developing “spy cockroaches” capable of intelligence-gathering missions in high-risk or hard-to-access environments. Developed by SWARM Biotactics, the modified roaches carry ultra-compact payloads for control, data...