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Raytheon to Deliver Stinger Air-to-Air Launchers in $51.9M Deal

The US Marine Corps has awarded Raytheon a $51.9 million contract to supply Stinger air-to-air launchers and related support services for key air defense programs. Included in the deal...

July 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Roketsan Showcases New ‘Robotic Dog’ Merging ISR and Combat Capabilities

Roketsan, a leading name in Turkey’s defense sector, has unveiled KOZ — a robotic ground system designed for frontline missions. Shaped like a robotic dog, KOZ can carry four...

Swiss Government Orders Five Units of IRIS-T SLM Air Defense System

As part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, Switzerland has procured five IRIS-T SLM surface-to-air missile systems. Germany’s arms procurement agency facilitated the deal by signing the agreement with...

MQ-9B Drones Ordered by Denmark to Bolster Maritime Monitoring Efforts

To strengthen its surveillance capabilities in the Baltic, Arctic, and North Atlantic regions, Denmark has signed an agreement to purchase four MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial systems. The delivery, expected...

July 23, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Indian Army Receives First Batch of Apache Helicopters from Boeing

Boeing has delivered the first Apache helicopters to the Indian Army as part of a U.S. foreign military sale deal approved in 2017. This marks the completion of half...

July 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

L3Harris Secures $300M Contract from Italy for Electronic Warfare Aircraft

L3Harris has secured a $300 million deal from the Italian government to supply two Gulfstream G550 aircraft customized for electromagnetic warfare operations. The upgraded G550 platforms will enhance the...

July 23, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

India Builds Pioneering ‘Dual Stealth Drone’ with Advanced Nanotech Camouflage

In a breakthrough development, two firms from Hyderabad have joined forces to produce India’s first “dual stealth drone,” which merges autonomous flying capabilities with a novel stealth material that...

USAF Awards $315M TOC-L Command Center Deal to Booz Allen–L3Harris Duo

Under a $315 million contract, U.S. firm Booz Allen Hamilton has joined forces with L3Harris to deliver the second mobile command center prototype for the U.S. Air Force. The...

July 23, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Australia Boosts Defense Training Engagement With Philippine Forces

Australia has strengthened its defense cooperation with the Philippines, launching over 20 joint training exercises and exchange programs under the 2025 Joint Australian Training Team–Philippines initiative—more than twice the...

Romania Eyes Turkish Naval Vessel to Shield Black Sea Energy Assets

To safeguard its strategic Black Sea gas venture, Romania plans to purchase a near-new Turkish warship, the TCG Akhisar, a Hisar-class offshore patrol vessel. The proposed acquisition is estimated...