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June 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Invests $5B in Virginia-Class Submarine Expansion

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has awarded a massive $5-billion contract to six small businesses to help speed up the construction of Virginia-class submarines for the U.S. Navy. This...

Philippines Inks $700M Deal for 12 FA-50 Fighter Jets from South Korea

The Philippines has finalized a contract to acquire an additional 12 FA-50 light fighter aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The $700 million agreement follows an incident earlier this...

Thailand Picks Swedish Gripen Fighters Over U.S. F-16s in $500M Defense Deal

Thailand has confirmed plans to acquire four Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets in a $500 million agreement, choosing the Swedish aircraft over American-made F-16s. The deal marks the initial...

June 4, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Raytheon Awarded $536 Million Deal to Equip US Navy with SPY-6 Radars

Raytheon has landed a $536 million contract with the U.S. Navy to support the deployment of SPY-6 radar systems, aimed at boosting the Navy’s detection and tracking capabilities. The...

Spanish Navy Gets Two NH90 Choppers From Airbus

Airbus Helicopters has officially handed over the first two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (MSPT variant) to the Spanish Navy. These helicopters mark the initial deliveries from a seven-aircraft order...

June 3, 2025
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Land Platforms

BAE and Iveco Pitch BvS10 to Italian Forces

BAE Systems Hägglunds and Iveco Defence Vehicles have formalized a strategic agreement to promote the BvS10 all-terrain armored vehicle for potential adoption by the Italian Armed Forces. Under a...

June 3, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Norway to Supply Advanced Sniper Scopes to Armed Forces

Norway has signed a contract with Bertel O. Steen Defence & Security to procure advanced sniper rifle optics for its military. The deal, worth 92 million Norwegian kroner (approximately...

June 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Rolls-Royce Selected to Power Canada’s River-Class Ships

Rolls-Royce has secured a supply agreement with the Royal Canadian Navy to provide propulsion and power systems for its first trio of River-class destroyers. This deal supports the navy’s...

Hungary Accepts First Delivery of L-39 Skyfox Jet

Hungary has officially received the first batch of three L-39 Skyfox jet trainers from Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody at Kecskemét Air Base in southern Hungary. These jets are part...

June 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Poland Orders Thousands of 120mm Armor-Piercing Tank Rounds Announced by Officials

Poland has committed 150 million Polish złoty (about $39.9 million) to purchase thousands of 120mm tank shells from Mesko, a company under the state-owned PGZ group. These rounds, classified...