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June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Kia Launches Upgraded Tactical Truck for Military Use

South Korea’s Kia Corporation has debuted a new medium-sized military vehicle, expanding its defense mobility portfolio. Revealed at the company’s Gwangju facility, the Kia Medium Tactical Vehicle (KMTV) features...

June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

Mitsubishi Unveils New Oceanographic Ship for Japanese Maritime Forces

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has introduced a new maritime research ship for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at its Shimonoseki facility in Yamaguchi. Designated JS Akashi (AGS-5107), the vessel will...

June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Missile and Missile Defense

Germany to Equip F-35 Jets With Norwegian Joint Strike Missiles

Germany has approved the acquisition of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) to arm its F-35 fleet through a deal with Norway valued at around 6.5 billion Norwegian kroner ($642...

June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Skyways Secures $37M US Air Force Contract to Scale Up Cargo Drone Production

Texas-based aerospace company Skyways has received a $37-million contract from the US Air Force to transition its V3 autonomous cargo drone from prototype phase to mass production. The contract...

June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

UK Inks Extended Maintenance Deal With General Atomics for Protector UAVs

The UK government has entered into a comprehensive logistics and support agreement with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for the RAF’s Protector RG Mk1 drone fleet. This United Kingdom Protector...

June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

UK Deploys Advanced Underwater Robot to Guard Subsea Infrastructure

The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has introduced a high-tech underwater robot aimed at safeguarding essential subsea infrastructure. This off-the-shelf remotely operated vehicle (ROV) is equipped to...

June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

US Expands VAMPIRE Anti-Drone Support to More European Partners

The US Department of Defense has placed another order with L3Harris for additional Vehicle Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment (VAMPIRE) systems to enhance security operations across Europe. This...

June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Combat Service and Support Equipment

Norwegian Company Develops Mobile Bulletproof Command Hub in Just One Day

Norwegian tech company Cyviz has unveiled a mobile command unit that’s resistant to ballistic threats and can be deployed and activated within 24 hours. The unit was assembled alongside...

June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

South Korea Nearing Completion of Major K2 Tank Deal With Poland

South Korea is close to finalizing a significant arms deal to provide K2 main battle tanks to Poland, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). Talks are reportedly...

June 9, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

US Approves $325M Support Deal to Sustain Kuwait’s Abrams Tank Fleet

The US State Department has officially approved a foreign military sale worth $325 million to bolster the operational readiness of Kuwait’s M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks. The support deal...