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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...

April 16, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

US and South Korean Navies Wrap Up Joint Mine Countermeasure Drill

The U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) wrapped up the Korean Spring Exercise on April 16, 2025. Held from April 7 to 16 off South Korea’s southeastern...

April 16, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Global Defense Entity Places Multimillion-Dollar Order With Gilat

Gilat Satellite Networks has secured a multimillion-dollar contract from a global defense entity to supply advanced antenna technologies for integration into next-generation military communication systems. Scheduled for delivery by...

April 15, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Ukraine Reveals Laser System Capable of Intercepting Cruise and Ballistic Missiles

Ukraine has introduced its first homegrown laser weapon system, dubbed Tryzub. While its acquisition was confirmed in December, the system was recently showcased in a field test video during...