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September 28, 2025
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Pentagon Grants Sikorsky $10.3B Contract for CH-53K Marine Helicopters

Sikorsky has received a $10.3 billion contract from the U.S. Department of War—formally designated as the Department of War—for 92 CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters, reinforcing the Marine Corps’ airlift capabilities...

September 27, 2025
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$1.23B US Missile Deal With Germany to Bolster NATO Eastern Air Defense

The U.S. State Department has cleared a potential Foreign Military Sale to Germany for up to 400 AIM‑120D‑3 AMRAAMs, together with guidance sections, telemetry kits, an integrated test vehicle,...

September 27, 2025
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Israel Delivers Patriot Air Defense System to Ukraine

A month ago, Ukraine received a US-made Patriot air defense system from Israel, with two more expected in the near future, the President said Saturday. Kyiv is urgently enhancing...

September 26, 2025
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Sweden Purchases Polish Piorun Anti-Aircraft System in $320M Agreement

Sweden has finalized an agreement with Poland’s Mesko to acquire the Piorun portable anti-aircraft missile system. The contract, valued at around 3 billion kronor ($320 million), schedules deliveries for...

September 26, 2025
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Austal Hands Over Ninth Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat to Australia

The Royal Australian Navy has received its ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol vessel, ADV Cape Spencer (P225), from Austal. Built at Austal’s Henderson shipyard in Western Australia, the patrol boat...

September 26, 2025
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$640M Ammunition Order to Reinforce 155mm Shell Inventory for US Army

Global Military Products has secured a $640 million US Army contract to deliver 155mm High Explosive ammunition under the Special Ammunition and Weapons Systems (SAWS) program. The firm-fixed-price agreement,...

September 26, 2025
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Bombardier Delivers Ninth BACN Aircraft to US Air Force

The US Air Force has received its ninth Bombardier Global 6000 business jet for the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program. The handover was conducted at Hanscom Air Force...

September 26, 2025
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Barrett MK22 Rifle Program Secures $14M Boost From US Army

The US Army has added $14.2 million to Barrett Firearms’ MK22 program, bringing the contract to over $64 million. The MK22 (Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design) is the Army’s new...

September 26, 2025
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India Advances Nuclear Submarine Program With 200-MWe Reactors

The Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) in India is building advanced nuclear reactors rated at 200 MWe (megawatt electric) to enhance the underwater endurance of the country’s future submarines....

September 26, 2025
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Airbus H225 Helicopters Inducted Into Royal Thai Air Force Fleet

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has awarded Airbus Helicopters a contract for two H225 multi-role helicopters, reinforcing its fleet for key search and rescue (SAR) and emergency medical...