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May 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

With a $337 million investment, Lithuania will strengthen its domestic defense sector.

Lithuania is launching a 300-million-euro ($337.4 million) investment under the Vytis Initiative to become a key defense industry hub in the region. The country will act as a “one-stop...

May 8, 2025
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Land Platforms

Arquus provides Cyprus with Sherpa armored vehicles that have Akeron missile launchers.

The Cypriot National Guard will receive 12 Sherpa station wagon vehicles from Arquus, each equipped with Akeron missile launchers, as part of a newly confirmed agreement revealed in Athens....

New F-35 Lightning fighters arrive in Japan from the United States

Three F-35 Lightning II jets have arrived in Japan from the US, landing at Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa. Outfitted with the advanced TR-3 avionics system—featuring a new display,...

May 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Sweden and Nammo strike a $186 million agreement for ammunition manufacture.

Nammo has signed a $186 million agreement with Sweden to deliver small-caliber ammunition from 2026 to 2028. The deal, part of a 10-year framework contract, is Stockholm’s largest ammunition...

May 7, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

US and Israel discuss the purchase of the JASSM missile.

Israel is in advanced talks with the US to acquire Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) from Lockheed Martin, Globes has reported. Details remain unclear, and Israel’s Ministry of Defense...

May 6, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Norway is granted permission by the United States to purchase AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles.

Norway may soon receive AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles through a US-approved foreign military sale worth approximately $370.9 million. The proposed package includes 300 missiles, training rounds, guidance components,...

May 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

German drone company to send UAVs to Spain

Quantum Systems of Germany has signed a deal to equip the Spanish Armed Forces with 91 Vector drone systems, totaling 182 UAVs. Designed to support ISR operations, the drones...

May 5, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

The United States has approved a $3.5 billion deal to sell Saudi Arabia AMRAAM missiles.

Saudi Arabia may acquire AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs worth $3.5 billion following US State Department approval. The deal includes 1,000 missiles, 50 guidance sections, and support services, with RTX as the...

May 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

General Dynamics Awarded $12 Billion US Navy Contract for Two Additional Virginia-Class Submarines

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics a $12.4-billion contract for the construction of two additional Virginia-class submarines. Covering the Block V variants SSN-812 (USS Baltimore) and SSN-813 (USS...

Two Airbus H225M multi-role helicopters are delivered to Iraq.

Iraq has received the first two of 14 H225M Caracal helicopters ordered from Airbus in 2023. Delivered to Baghdad’s Ministry of Defense, the aircraft will be inducted into the...