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General Dynamics to Strengthen Defense Capabilities at US Army Bases

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has secured a $580 million contract to support the security and operational readiness of US Army installations. The task order covers Integrated Base Defense...

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June 30, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

South Korea’s Homegrown Minesweeping Helicopter Completes First Flight

South Korea has successfully conducted the maiden flight of its indigenous mine countermeasures helicopter prototype in South Gyeongsang Province. The flight marks a key milestone in a 347.7-billion-won ($256.6...

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June 30, 2025
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BAE and US Army Collaborate on Development of 52-Caliber M109 Paladin Howitzer

BAE Systems has entered into a research and development partnership with the US Army to advance the 52-caliber variant of the M109 self-propelled howitzer prototype. Through a Cooperative Research...

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Fincantieri Secures Contract to Construct Combat Ships for the Italian Navy

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has secured a contract to construct two additional Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) multipurpose combat vessels for the Italian Navy. These ships will now serve the Italian...

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June 30, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

M-tron Lands $5.5 Million Contract to Supply RF Components for US Naval Weapon

M-tron Industries has landed a $5.5 million contract to produce high-performance radio frequency (RF) components for a major US naval weapon system. The deal covers rugged crystal and lumped...

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US Army Receives First MV-75 FLRAA Virtual Prototype

The US Army has received the first of two MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) virtual prototypes from Bell Textron, with the second expected to arrive later this...

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Lithuania and Northrop Broaden Partnership for Medium-Caliber Ammunition Production

Lithuania and Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand joint production of medium-caliber ammunition, building on an initial agreement reached in September 2024. Announced at the...

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Sweden’s Lumibird to Supply Danish Navy with VIDAR Laser Rangefinders

Swedish company Lumibird Photonics has signed a contract with Saab to provide 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders for the Royal Danish Navy’s frigates. Scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026,...

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Thales and KNDS Unveil Ground-Based Air Defense Version of RAPIDFire

Thales and KNDS France have unveiled a ground-based version of the RAPIDFire naval defense system, aimed at safeguarding critical assets in dynamic, high-threat environments. Engineered for short-range protection, the...

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Switzerland and U.S. Clash Over F-35 Fighter Jet Costs

Switzerland and the United States are in dispute over the final cost of 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets, which Switzerland purchased to modernize its aging air fleet, the...

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