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March 13, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Persistent Systems Wins Coastal Surveillance Contract from Baltic States

Several Baltic Sea countries have awarded Persistent Systems $29 million in contracts for the deployment of coastal surveillance network technology. The project includes the integration of the Wave Relay...

March 13, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

De Haas to Deliver 13 Interceptor and Special Ops Boats to Netherlands

The Netherlands Armed Forces have awarded De Haas Shipyards a contract to deliver 13 next-generation vessels to succeed the current Fast Raiding Interception and Special Forces Craft (FRISC) fleet....

March 13, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

Japan’s Navy Brings Final Awaji Minesweeper Into Service

JS Nōmi (MSO-307), the fourth and last ship in the Awaji-class minesweeper series, has been commissioned into the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at Tsurumi-ki in Yokohama. Built by Japan...

March 13, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

US Greenlights $91M Precision Munitions Sale to Australia

Australia has received approval from the US State Department for a potential $91.2 million foreign military sale involving precision-guided munitions. The deal comprises 54 GMLRS-Alternate Warhead rounds, telemetry equipment,...

March 13, 2025
G.Krish
Training and Simulation

France Buys Pilatus PC-7 MKX for Military Training

The French Air and Space Force has opted for Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX to modernize its pilot training program. The acquisition comprises 22 aircraft and an integrated training ecosystem, which...

March 13, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Bulgaria Weighs Switching Soviet Artillery for French Caesar Guns

As part of efforts to modernize its artillery, Bulgaria is exploring the purchase of the Caesar 155mm self-propelled howitzer as a successor to its 2S1 “Gvozdika” systems. The French...

March 12, 2025
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

Boeing Hands Over Final AH-64E Apache to UK Army

The British Army has received its 50th and final AH-64E Apache helicopter from Boeing, concluding a deal signed in 2016. The aircraft was delivered at Boeing’s site in Arizona...

March 12, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

Anduril Lands $642M USMC Counter-Drone System Deal

The US Marine Corps has awarded Anduril a 10-year, $642-million contract to deliver and maintain counter-drone systems. The agreement involves supplying “installation-counter small unmanned aircraft systems” and associated services...

March 12, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Russia to Deliver New Engines for India’s T-72 Tanks

The Indian Ministry of Defence has awarded a $248-million contract to Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport for the supply of upgraded engines for its T-72 Ural main battle tank...

March 11, 2025
G.Krish
Missile and Missile Defense

Lockheed Reveals Low-Cost, Modular Cruise Missiles

Lockheed Martin has revealed its Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT), a modular and scalable air vehicle resembling a cruise missile, intended for high-volume deployment. Dubbed the “comet,” this low-cost munition...