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July 17, 2025
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Airbus Secures H160 Order from Japan’s Nagoya City Fire Bureau

The Nagoya City Fire Bureau in Japan has ordered an Airbus H160 helicopter to support its mission portfolio, including firefighting, disaster response, and search and rescue. Configured for versatility,...

July 16, 2025
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Last Independence-Class Combat Ship Delivered to US Navy

The U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of its last Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship, LCS 38—the future USS Pierre—from Austal USA, completing the 19-ship series after 15 years of production....

July 16, 2025
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Patria to Supply Denmark with 129 Common Armored Vehicles

The Danish Ministry of Defence has placed an order with Finland’s Patria for 129 CAVS (Common Armoured Vehicle System) 6×6 vehicles. Deliveries are scheduled to begin within the year,...

July 16, 2025
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Skydio Supplies Small Drones to Norwegian Military

The Norwegian Armed Forces have awarded Skydio a contract worth 101 million Norwegian kroner ($9.8 million) for the delivery of its small X10D unmanned aerial systems. The California-based company...

July 15, 2025
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Spain Set to Acquire More Than 200 Self-Propelled Howitzers

Spain is set to acquire more than 200 self-propelled howitzers to modernize its artillery forces, replacing its aging M109 systems. The acquisition, valued at over €3 billion ($3.51 billion),...

July 15, 2025
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Canada Plans to Acquire Fighter Drones to Complement F-35 Fleet

The Canadian Department of Defence is preparing to procure a fleet of tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to operate alongside its future F-35 fighter jets. According to documents obtained...

July 15, 2025
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Raytheon Secures Record RAM Launcher Contract from US Navy

Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, has been awarded a $74 million contract to supply the U.S. Navy with Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Guided Missile Launching Systems—the largest order of...

July 15, 2025
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US Navy Selects Rolls-Royce to Supply Engines for LCAC 100 Hovercraft

Rolls-Royce has secured a $54.7 million contract from the US Navy to provide engines for the LCAC 100-class hovercraft. The UK-based engineering company will deliver 12 MT7 turboshaft engines...

July 15, 2025
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German Troops Set to Receive New Czech-Made Handguns

Germany has partnered with Czech firearms manufacturer Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB) to provide new sidearms for its military forces. The agreement involves supplying the P13 pistol, a 9×19mm...

July 14, 2025
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Netherlands Navy Purchases Eight Battle-Tested V-BAT Drones from Ukraine Conflict

To boost maritime ISR operations, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT VTOL drones for use by the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps. This purchase is...