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South Korea to Supply 12 New FA-50 Jets to the Philippines in $700M Defense Deal

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced that it has signed a $700 million contract with the Philippine Department of National Defense to supply 12 FA-50 fighter jets. The delivery is...

Thai Air Force to Acquire Gripen Jets, Turning Down F-16s in Fleet Upgrade Plan

In a strategic decision, Thailand has chosen Sweden’s Gripen E/F fighter jets over the U.S.-built F-16s, announcing a $500 million deal to buy four jets as part of its...

US Navy Contracts Raytheon for $536M SPY-6 Radar Expansion Project

Raytheon has been awarded a $536 million contract by the U.S. Navy to deliver continued support and expansion of the SPY-6 radar program, a next-generation sensor platform that enhances...

June 4, 2025
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RNZAF Completes Major NH90 Modernization Project with New Capabilities

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has wrapped up a full upgrade program for its NH90 helicopter fleet, carried out at Base Ohakea. The updates target enhanced operational performance,...

Rolls-Royce to Power Republic of Korea Navy’s Next-Gen Ulsan Warships

The Republic of Korea Navy has selected Rolls-Royce as its propulsion partner for the upcoming Ulsan-class frigates, outfitting the vessels with the British firm’s MT30 gas turbines and other...

Ivan Gren-Class Ship Introduced to Russian Navy

Yantar USC has officially unveiled the RFS Vladimir Andreyev, a next-generation Ivan Gren-class landing ship for the Russian Navy, during a launch event held in Kaliningrad. As the third...

Airbus Delivers Tactical NH90s to Spain

The Spanish Navy has taken delivery of its first two NH90 MSPT helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. These aircraft represent the first part of a seven-unit deal under the second...

Italy Eyes BvS10 Vehicles in New Defense Proposal

In a move to enhance Italy’s defense capabilities, BAE Systems Hägglunds has partnered with Iveco Defence Vehicles to promote the BvS10 armored vehicle. The joint effort was formalized through...

New Optics From Norwegian Firm Target Military Contracts

The Norwegian Armed Forces have tapped Bertel O. Steen Defence & Security for the supply of next-gen sniper scopes in a contract valued at 92 million kroner ($9 million)....

Pentagon Focuses on Mental Performance for Soldiers

In a bid to enhance the mental performance of its troops, the Pentagon has introduced the Cognitive Monitoring Program, a high-tech framework designed to track cognitive health and suggest...