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June 4, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Navy Contracts Raytheon for $536M SPY-6 Radar Expansion Project

Raytheon has been awarded a $536 million contract by the U.S. Navy to deliver continued support and expansion of the SPY-6 radar program, a next-generation sensor platform that enhances...

June 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

Thai Air Force to Acquire Gripen Jets, Turning Down F-16s in Fleet Upgrade Plan

In a strategic decision, Thailand has chosen Sweden’s Gripen E/F fighter jets over the U.S.-built F-16s, announcing a $500 million deal to buy four jets as part of its...

June 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

South Korea to Supply 12 New FA-50 Jets to the Philippines in $700M Defense Deal

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced that it has signed a $700 million contract with the Philippine Department of National Defense to supply 12 FA-50 fighter jets. The delivery is...

June 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Major Submarine Production Contract Signed by Pentagon

To support the timely delivery of Virginia-class submarines, the U.S. Pentagon’s Defense Logistics Agency has contracted six small businesses under a multibillion-dollar deal. The move focuses on fast-tracking weapons...

June 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

Light Combat Aircraft Joins Hungarian Air Force

Hungary’s Air Force has taken delivery of its first three L-39 Skyfox aircraft from Aero Vodochody, signaling a key milestone in its defense modernization. The jets arrived at Kecskemét...

June 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Canadian Navy Chooses Rolls-Royce for Propulsion Systems

The Royal Canadian Navy has chosen Rolls-Royce to supply major components for its new River-class destroyers. The agreement covers key propulsion and onboard handling systems that will power the...

June 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

$20 Million Innovation Prize Fuels US Drone Challenge

The Pentagon has launched a strategic program called Project G.I. to ramp up the availability of advanced drone technologies tailored for modern combat scenarios. The goal is to develop...

June 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New Drone From Ukraine Operates Without GPS

Ukraine has expanded its UAV fleet with the unveiling of the Buntar-3, a next-generation surveillance drone developed by Buntar Aerospace. What sets it apart is its capability to perform...

June 3, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Naval Group Launches New Warship for Greek Navy

In Lorient, France, Naval Group successfully launched the HS Formion, the third Kimon-class frigate being built for the Hellenic Navy. The event marked the vessel’s first entry into the...

June 3, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Pentagon Focuses on Mental Performance for Soldiers

In a bid to enhance the mental performance of its troops, the Pentagon has introduced the Cognitive Monitoring Program, a high-tech framework designed to track cognitive health and suggest...