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A400M Upgraded by Airbus to Support FCAS Drone Operations as a ‘Multi-Domain Brain’

Airbus plans a major transformation of its A400M transport aircraft to align with the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and the Multi-Domain Combat Cloud (MDCC) concepts. The upgraded A400M...

July 7, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

HIMARS to Receive Hypersonic Capability, Says US Army

The US Army is set to enhance its HIMARS systems with hypersonic strike capabilities through the introduction of the Blackbeard Ground Launch (GL) missile. Designed to merge with current...

July 7, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

US Navy Awards General Dynamics $1.85B Deal for Virginia-Class Submarine Program

General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded a $1.85 billion contract to initiate early construction and procure critical parts for future Virginia-class submarines of the US Navy. The funding...

July 7, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Nigeria Debuts First-Ever Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles

Local media report that Nigeria has launched its inaugural fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles for the armed forces. The newly commissioned fleet—comprising 20 buses, 50 pickups, and...

South Korea is set to boost its combat capabilities with the acquisition of 36 more AH-64E Apache helicopters from the U.S.

In response to increasing regional tensions and the evolving threat from North Korea, South Korea plans to acquire 36 additional AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters from the U.S. This...

July 5, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

To strengthen its firepower, Taiwan acquires more M109A7 self-propelled howitzers from the United States.

In a major step to modernize its ground forces, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has approved the acquisition of 168 M109A7 155mm self-propelled howitzers from the United States, replacing...

July 4, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

Saab to Supply More CB90 Combat Boats to Sweden

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded Saab a SEK 900 million contract for the delivery of 22 more CB90 Next Generation combat boats. Produced at Saab’s Docksta...

US Armed Forces Partner with BAE Systems to Develop AI-Based Solution for Advanced Combat Medical Care

The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has selected BAE Systems to continue advancing the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Operations Kit (BATDOK) as part of the new FORGE-IT (Force...

July 4, 2025
G.Krish
Missile & Missile Defence

Poland’s GROM Portable Missiles Selected by Lithuanian Army to Boost Multi-Layered Air Defence

Lithuania has awarded Poland’s MESKO S.A. a €28 million contract for GROM MANPADS, a move that reinforces the country’s focus on strengthening regional air defence amid ongoing security pressures...

U.S. to Invest $3.5 Billion in F-47 Fighter Jets Aimed at Challenging Chinese Air Superiority Plans

The U.S. Department of Defense, in a June 2025 update, confirmed a $3.5 billion investment in the fiscal 2026 defense budget to advance the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD)...