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March 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Japan’s navy commissions the final Awaji-class mine countermeasures vessel.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has officially commissioned its fourth and final Awaji-class minesweeper, JS N?mi (MSO-307), during a ceremony in Tsurumi-ki, Yokohama. The vessel was delivered by Japan...

March 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

U.S. confirms $91 million sale of precision-guided munitions to Australia.

The US State Department has approved a possible $91.2 million sale of precision-guided munitions to Australia. The package includes 54 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Alternate Warhead (GMLRS-AW) rounds, telemetry...

March 13, 2025
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Training and Simulation

France selects Pilatus PC-7 MKX trainer aircraft for military pilot instruction.

France has selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX as the next-generation training aircraft for its Air and Space Force. The contract includes 22 aircraft along with ground-based training solutions developed...

March 13, 2025
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Land Platforms

Bulgaria considers replacing Soviet-era artillery with France’s Caesar system.

Bulgaria is evaluating the acquisition of the French-made Caesar 155mm self-propelled howitzer to replace its aging Soviet-era 2S1 “Gvozdika” 122mm artillery systems. The Caesar is one of two defense...

March 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

Boeing delivers final AH-64E Apache helicopter to the British Army.

Boeing has delivered the final AH-64E Apache attack helicopter to the British Army under a 2016 agreement. Marking the 50th and last aircraft in the order, the helicopter was...

March 12, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Anduril wins $642 million contract to supply counter-drone systems to U.S. Marines.

Anduril has secured a $642-million contract to provide counter-drone solutions to the US Marine Corps. Spanning 10 years, the agreement covers the deployment, support, and maintenance of “installation-counter small...

March 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

Russia to deliver upgraded engines for Indian Army’s T-72 tanks.

India’s Ministry of Defence has signed a $248-million contract with Russia’s Rosoboronexport to upgrade its T-72 Ural main battle tanks with modern 1,000-horsepower engines. The deal aims to enhance...

March 11, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Lockheed Martin reveals cost-effective, modular cruise missile for mass production.

Lockheed Martin has introduced the Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT), a modular, cruise missile-shaped air vehicle engineered for mass production. Nicknamed the “comet,” the low-cost system is designed to be...

March 11, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Canada awards construction contracts for its next-generation polar icebreakers.

Canada has awarded contracts to domestic shipbuilders to initiate the construction of modern polar icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Vancouver Shipyards and Chantier...

March 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Poland acquires domestically produced ‘Tarantula’ reconnaissance UGVs.

Poland has finalized a contract to supply its armed forces with domestically developed Tarantula unmanned ground systems. Valued at around 50 million z?otys ($13 million), the deal includes 96...