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$8 Billion Missile Supply Contract Goes to Lockheed, Raytheon for Allied Forces

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin and Raytheon contracts totaling $7.8 billion for the supply of precision munitions to partner nations through foreign military sales. Lockheed Martin’s...

August 1, 2025
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R&D
Land Platforms

New Industrial Site to Support Indra’s European Defense Vehicle Manufacturing

Indra has officially taken over a large-scale manufacturing plant in northern Spain to expand its ground vehicle production in support of European defense projects. The facility, located in Gijón,...

U.S. Army Expands Humvee Fleet With Fresh Procurement From AM General

AM General has been awarded a $126.5 million contract to supply additional M1165A1B3 Humvees to the U.S. Army, expanding the total value of the existing agreement to $3 billion....

July 31, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

First Batch of Chinese Z-10ME Helicopters Shipped to Pakistan

Pakistan has reportedly started taking delivery of Z-10ME attack helicopters from China as part of a broader effort to modernize its tactical helicopter fleet. Though neither Islamabad nor Beijing...

Lockheed Martin Teams Up With California Tech Company for Missile Defense Bid

Core Systems has partnered with Lockheed Martin in support of its bid for the Golden Dome missile defense initiative, a U.S. program designed to counter sophisticated aerial threats. Under...

Leonardo Confirms $1.95B Deal to Purchase Iveco Defense

Italian aerospace and defense company Leonardo announced plans to acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles, a manufacturer of military and civilian armored platforms, for €1.7 billion ($1.95 billion). The transaction is...

Aselsan Launches Advanced Tactical Suite With Integrated Anti-Drone Capabilities

At IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, Turkish defense giant Aselsan revealed a new range of tactical systems designed to close key capability gaps in modern battlefield defense. The product lineup...

July 31, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

M-346N Trainer Jet Offered to U.S. Navy by Textron-Leonardo Team

Textron and Leonardo have partnered to offer the Beechcraft M-346N light jet trainer for the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) program, aiming to replace the aging T-45...

July 30, 2025
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R&D
Naval Platforms

India Begins Construction of AI-Enabled Patrol Vessel to Enhance Maritime Security

India has begun construction of its first AI-powered Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), designed to enhance maritime surveillance and mission flexibility across its exclusive economic zone. The 117-meter...

QinetiQ Secures $26 Million Deal for Critical Systems in US Nuclear Sub Fleet

QinetiQ US has secured a $26-million subcontract from General Dynamics Electric Boat to supply advanced electrical and electromechanical systems for Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. Work will be conducted at...