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July 7, 2025
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Land Platforms

Nigeria Launches Its First Vehicles Powered by Compressed Natural Gas

Nigeria has unveiled its first fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles for military use, according to local reports. The fleet includes 20 buses, 50 pickup trucks, and 14...

July 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

Amid escalating tensions, South Korea intends to purchase 36 additional U.S. AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.

South Korea has announced plans to procure 36 more AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters from the United States, signaling its intent to strengthen rotary-wing combat capabilities in response to...

July 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Taiwan enhances its artillery strength by procuring additional U.S.-made M109A7 self-propelled howitzers.

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has confirmed a major expansion of its artillery modernization efforts, approving the purchase of 168 M109A7 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers from the U.S.—a significant...

July 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Sweden Places Additional Order for CB90 Combat Boats from Saab

Saab has secured a contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply 22 additional CB90 Next Generation combat boats, valued at approximately SEK 900 million. Built at...

BAE Systems to Create AI-Driven Software to Enhance Battlefield Medical Support for US Armed Forces

BAE Systems has been chosen by the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to further develop and support the deployment of the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Operations Kit (BATDOK)...

July 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lithuanian Army Chooses Poland’s GROM Portable Missiles to Enhance Layered Air Defence System

Poland’s MESKO S.A. has secured a €28 million contract to supply Lithuania with GROM man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS), enhancing the nation’s short-range air defence as regional security concerns...

July 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

U.S. Commits $3.5 Billion to New F-47 Fighter Jets to Counter China’s Air Dominance Strategy

In late June 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining air superiority by allocating $3.5 billion in the 2026 defense budget for the Next Generation...

July 4, 2025
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US Army Commits Funding to Next-Generation Vehicle Protection Systems

The US Army is allocating $107.8 million to develop and deploy advanced protection systems for its tracked vehicles, aiming to enhance fleet survivability with next-generation technologies. The initiative is...

July 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

FN America Secures Contract to Deliver Light Medium Machine Guns to US Army

FN America has secured a $4.9 million contract to supply its M240L lightweight medium machine guns to the US Army. The order builds upon the weapon’s original adoption in...

July 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Exail Secures Contract for DriX H-8 USVs From European Client

Exail has secured a contract to supply five DriX H-8 uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) to an undisclosed European country. These USVs will support intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations....