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June 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Mitsubishi Delivers 7th Mogami-Class Frigate to Japan’s Fleet

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has officially delivered the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) seventh Mogami-class frigate, named JS Niyodo (FFM-7). The vessel was simultaneously commissioned during a formal ceremony in...

Denmark Secures Advanced F-35 Simulation Tech for Pilots

The Danish Ministry of Defence has acquired advanced simulators, known as “threat emitters,” to enhance the training of its F-35 Lightning II pilots. These devices replicate the behavior of...

June 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Israel to Equip US Troops With New Rifle Control Systems

SMARTSHOOTER has landed a $13 million contract to provide its SMASH 2000L advanced fire control systems to the US Army. Known also as SMASH 3000s, these compact devices support...

May 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Japan is discussing purchasing the Kawasaki K-Racer drone for logistical purposes in the military.

Japan is negotiating with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to acquire the K-RACER drone for military logistics operations. Interest from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force followed a 2024 demo where the...

May 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Hanwha Secures $40 Million Radar Contract for New Air Defense Missile for South Korea

Hanwha Systems has landed a $39.7 million (54.7-billion-won) contract to develop advanced radar tech for South Korea’s L-SAM II missile defense program. The prototype multi-function radar aims to improve...

May 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

The Philippine Coast Guard will get 40 patrol boats from a French business.

The Philippine Coast Guard has signed a deal with France’s OCEA to receive 40 new fast patrol boats. Built on the FPB 110 MK 2 platform, the boats will...

May 23, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

The ground master radars are made by Thales in collaboration with the UAE.

Thales and the Tawazun Council have agreed to co-produce Ground Master air surveillance radars in the UAE, further advancing the country’s domestic defense industry. Signed at the “Make it...

May 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Ukraine and KNDS produce automatic gun ammunition together.

A new agreement between Ukraine and European defense firm KNDS will enable joint production of medium-caliber ammunition intended for use against infantry, light armored targets, and low-altitude threats. The...

May 22, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

The United States has given Poland permission to purchase 1,400 precision bombs.

The US has cleared a potential $180 million arms sale to Poland for precision-guided bombs. Warsaw is set to receive 1,400 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs and four inert GBU-39...

May 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

Spain, Turkey, and Belgium Consortium to Create a 6×6 Cavalry Vehicle for the Spanish Army

Several defense industry players have agreed to collaborate on the production and delivery of a 6×6 cavalry vehicle for the Spanish Army under a newly signed memorandum of understanding....