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July 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Romania Set to Be First European Operator of Israel’s Iron Dome

Romania is on track to purchase the Israeli-made Iron Dome air and missile defense system, making it the first country in Europe to do so. Romanian Defense Minister Ionuț...

July 18, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Kuwait Deploys Turkish-Built Bayraktar Combat Drones

Turkey has delivered the first Bayraktar TB2 tactical drones to Kuwait, marking the handover with a formal event at Ali Al Salem Air Base. The acquisition stems from a...

July 18, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

AI-Driven Maritime Radar Enables Real-Time Threat Detection

To improve targeting accuracy and streamline threat detection, Lockheed Martin is integrating AI into its systems. The company has recently trialed an advanced AI-driven Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) capable...

July 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Nagoya City Fire Bureau Selects Airbus H160 Helicopter for Operations

Japan’s Nagoya City Fire Bureau has placed an order for an Airbus H160 helicopter, which will be used in firefighting, search and rescue, and disaster response operations, including reconnaissance...

July 17, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Ukraine and United States Begin Collaborative Gunpowder Manufacturing

The Ukrainian state defense company Ukroboronprom has partnered with U.S.-based D&M Holding Company to establish a joint venture for gunpowder production in the United States, aimed at supplying the...

July 17, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Airbus and Kratos Propose Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone for German Air Force

Germany’s Airbus Defence and Space has partnered with U.S.-based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to propose the XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) to the German Air Force,...

July 17, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

LIG Nex1 Unveils Modular Missile Systems to Enable Smarter, Swarm-Capable Attacks

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 has unveiled two modular missile systems designed for enhanced autonomy, adaptable payloads, and multi-role functionality. The first variant, weighing 250 pounds (113 kilograms), can be...

July 17, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Avilus Unveils Next-Gen UAV Lineup for Reconnaissance, Rescue, and Resupply Missions

German UAV manufacturer Avilus has introduced a new series of unmanned aerial systems designed to enhance long-range surveillance, medical logistics, and tactical support operations. Leading the lineup is the...

July 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Pentagon Awards Contract for Construction of Guam Defense Command Center

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $295 million contract to Guam-based Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima LLC to construct a command center for the island’s air and missile defense system....

July 16, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Takes Delivery of Final Independence-Class Littoral Combat Ship

The U.S. Navy has officially received its 19th and final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 38), the future USS Pierre, from Austal USA. Launched in August 2024, the vessel...