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June 10, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Japan Commissions JS Akashi Ocean Survey Ship Built by Mitsubishi

A newly constructed maritime survey ship by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has been launched in Shimonoseki for Japan’s naval forces. The vessel, named JS Akashi (AGS-5107), will support seafloor data...

June 10, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Germany Approves JSM Purchase for F-35 Fighters via Norway Deal

Germany has committed to purchasing Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for its F-35 aircraft in a Norwegian deal valued at 6.5 billion kroner ($642 million). The Bundestag approved the acquisition...

June 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

USAF Awards $37M to Skyways to Ramp Up Production of V3 Cargo Drone

Skyways, an aerospace firm based in Texas, has landed a $37-million contract from the US Air Force to transition its V3 cargo drone into full-scale production. The deal involves...

June 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

UK Signs Deal With General Atomics for Long-Term Protector Drone Support

Britain has finalized a long-term sustainment and logistics agreement with General Atomics to maintain its Protector RG Mk1 unmanned aerial systems for the Royal Air Force. The contract, named...

June 10, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

UK Enhances Subsea Defense With Threat-Removing Robot

Dstl has adopted a rugged, next-generation underwater robot to help defend the UK’s vital subsea infrastructure from emerging sabotage threats. The robot, a commercially available ROV, is designed to...

June 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Pentagon Orders More VAMPIRE Systems for Europe’s Anti-Drone Defense

L3Harris has received another VAMPIRE anti-drone systems contract from the US Department of Defense, intended to bolster intelligence and strike capabilities for European missions. The new order follows a...

Cyviz Debuts Bullet-Resistant Command Center Built in 24 Hours

Tech firm Cyviz from Norway has introduced a mobile command center capable of withstanding ballistic threats and being set up anywhere within a single day. Developed collaboratively with SPIE...

June 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

Poland-South Korea K2 Tank Deal Enters Final Negotiation Phase

South Korea has revealed that it is in the final phase of discussions to deliver K2 Black Panther tanks to Poland, as per a statement from the country’s defense...

June 9, 2025
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Land Platforms

Kuwait Cleared to Receive US Tank Sustainment Support Valued at $325 Million

The US government has greenlit a comprehensive support package to help Kuwait maintain its M1A2 and M1A2K Abrams tanks under a $325 million defense deal. This initiative will ensure...

June 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Navy Grants BAE $30M to Upgrade IFF Transponder System

The US Navy has selected BAE Systems to modernize its AN/APX-123A(V) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder under a $30 million deal. The next-gen transponder will be deployed across...