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April 21, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Taiwan Unveils Modern Tactical Ambulance to Support Military Operations

Taiwan’s Republic of China Armed Forces has introduced a new emergency response vehicle designed to enhance battlefield medical support, unveiled at Feng Chia University in Taichung. Built to improve...

April 21, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

US and Philippines Commence Joint Military Exercises Amid Regional Tensions

The Philippines and the United States have launched their annual “Balikatan” military exercises, which will simulate full-scale combat scenarios over three weeks amid rising tensions with China in the...

April 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK Awards $333M Missile Defense Research Contract to Roke

Roke, a subsidiary of Chemring Group, has secured a £251 million ($333 million) framework contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to lead research initiatives advancing the nation’s missile...

April 18, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Fincantieri and TKMS Collaborate on Submarine Proposal for Philippine Navy

Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have signed an industrial partnership to deliver submarine solutions to the Philippine Navy. Under the agreement, Fincantieri will offer its U212 Near Future...

April 17, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Hanwha, WB Electronics Partner to Manufacture Chunmoo Munitions in Poland

WB Electronics of Poland and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have agreed to establish a joint venture for manufacturing missiles in support of the Chunmoo multiple rocket launch system (MRLS)...

April 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Secures $162 Million Deal to Restart M777 Howitzer Manufacturing for US Army

BAE Systems has received a $162-million contract from the U.S. Army to manufacture major titanium structures for the lightweight M777 howitzer. Production has commenced through BAE’s U.S. and U.K....

April 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Polish Company Supplies Lockheed Martin With PAC-3 Missile Parts

Lockheed Martin has accepted the initial batch of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) launch tubes produced by Poland’s WZL-1. These tubes act as the missile’s structural housing and...

April 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Ukraine’s Armored Vehicles to Be Assembled at New Spanish Facility

Spanish manufacturer Tecnove has signed a contract to produce Kozak and Djura armored vehicles for Ukraine-based defense firm Practika. Production will take place at Tecnove’s facility in Herencia, Spain,...

April 16, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Morocco Cleared to Purchase $825 Million Worth of Stinger Missiles From US

The United States has approved the potential sale of up to 600 Stinger surface-to-air missiles and associated equipment to Morocco in a deal valued at $825 million. According to...

April 16, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon Among Ten Firms Bidding for US Army’s $4.2B Surveillance Balloon Contract

The U.S. Army has selected 10 defense companies to participate in a $4.2-billion, decade-long program to develop next-generation tethered surveillance balloons. The Persistent Surveillance System – Tethered (PSS-T) initiative...