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June 30, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Fincantieri Secures Contract to Construct Combat Ships for the Italian Navy

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has secured a contract to construct two additional Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) multipurpose combat vessels for the Italian Navy. These ships will now serve the Italian...

June 30, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

BAE and US Army Collaborate on Development of 52-Caliber M109 Paladin Howitzer

BAE Systems has entered into a research and development partnership with the US Army to advance the 52-caliber variant of the M109 self-propelled howitzer prototype. Through a Cooperative Research...

June 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

South Korea’s Homegrown Minesweeping Helicopter Completes First Flight

South Korea has successfully conducted the maiden flight of its indigenous mine countermeasures helicopter prototype in South Gyeongsang Province. The flight marks a key milestone in a 347.7-billion-won ($256.6...

General Dynamics to Strengthen Defense Capabilities at US Army Bases

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has secured a $580 million contract to support the security and operational readiness of US Army installations. The task order covers Integrated Base Defense...

June 30, 2025
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Land Platforms

German Medium Forces to Field Boxer Vehicles Equipped With 30mm Remote Turrets

Germany has announced plans to procure Boxer armored fighting vehicles to strengthen the core capabilities of its newly formed Medium Forces. The acquisition will include the 30-millimeter Remote Control...

June 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

South Korea Places Order for 80 Hanwha Engines to Power Boramae Jets

Hanwha Aerospace has secured a contract to supply propulsion systems for South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fifth-generation fighter jet program. Valued at 623.2 billion Korean won ($460.7 million), the agreement...

June 30, 2025
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Naval Platforms

General Dynamics Secures $1.8 Billion Contract for US Navy Virginia-Class Submarines

The US Department of Defense has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $1.8 billion contract to continue securing long lead-time materials for the US Navy’s Virginia-class Block VI submarines....

June 30, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Zen Unveils New Optical Filter Designed to Streamline Laser-Based Training

India’s Zen Technologies has introduced an advanced optical filter designed to enhance the precision, durability, and reliability of military laser training systems. The newly developed “Single ILU Long Pass...

June 30, 2025
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Cybersecurity

Leidos Selected to Drive NATO Cybersecurity Advancement Through IT Solutions

Leidos has been awarded an $87 million contract by NATO’s Communications and Information Agency to develop a centralized IT platform leveraging private cloud technology to strengthen the alliance’s cybersecurity...

June 27, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Thales and KNDS Unveil Ground-Based Air Defense Version of RAPIDFire

Thales and KNDS France have unveiled a ground-based version of the RAPIDFire naval defense system, aimed at safeguarding critical assets in dynamic, high-threat environments. Engineered for short-range protection, the...