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October 13, 2025
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Britain delivers laser-guided surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine ahead of timetable

The UK government has supplied Ukraine with several hundred air defense missiles, completing the delivery five months ahead of schedule. This transfer forms part of a £1.6 billion ($2.13...

October 13, 2025
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Mitsubishi tapped by Japan to mass-manufacture sub-launched missile systems

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has commissioned Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to begin mass production of two advanced missile systems—an improved Type 12 surface-to-ship missile and a submarine-launched guided...

October 13, 2025
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$360M deal extends Saab Gripen maintenance and upgrade support for Sweden

Saab has received a 4-billion-krona ($360 million) contract from the Swedish government to extend maintenance and support for the nation’s Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighters, strengthening long-term fleet...

October 13, 2025
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Army expands transport fleet with 86 Mack Defense M917A3 vehicles

Mack Defense has received a US Army contract for 86 M917A3 heavy dump trucks, designed to boost the service’s logistical and engineering readiness across diverse mission sets. The order...

October 11, 2025
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After Conducting Drone Trials, Denmark Approves Purchase of 16 More F-35 Fighters

Denmark will acquire an additional 16 F-35 fighter jets from the United States, Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced Friday, just weeks after unidentified drones breached the country’s airspace....

October 10, 2025
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US Army’s NGC2 Program Gains L3Harris Manpack Radio Support

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a $24-million contract to deliver its software-defined data device for the US Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) transport layer. The agreement includes...

October 10, 2025
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FN’s New 6.5mm Rifles Set for US Testing in Infantry and Irregular Warfare Applications

FN America has supplied the US Department of Defense with two prototype 6.5mm weapon systems for live evaluation under the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). The delivery includes...

October 10, 2025
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India to Receive Air Defense Systems Under $465 Million UK Agreement

The United Kingdom has finalized a £350 million ($465 million) agreement with India for the supply of air defense missiles and launch systems. Under the contract, the Indian Army...

October 10, 2025
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$85 Million Injection Propels HavocAI’s Military Drone Boat Production Drive

Rhode Island-based defense startup HavocAI has secured $85 million in new funding to scale up production of its unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and strengthen partnerships with the US military...

October 9, 2025
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US Air Force Acquires Eight Grey Wolf Helicopters

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $173 million contract for eight more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, along with training and sustainment packages. This latest procurement brings the...