Procurement & Contracts - latestdefencenews.com

May 12, 2025
Admin
Air Platforms

Ukraine to Receive More Raven Air Defense Systems from Britain

The UK Ministry of Defence has announced plans to supply five additional Raven air defense systems to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This delivery will expand Ukraine’s total inventory...

May 9, 2025
Admin
Communication and Electronics

With a $337 million investment, Lithuania will strengthen its domestic defense sector.

Lithuania is allocating 300 million euros ($337.4 million) to enhance its defense industrial base and position itself as a regional hub for the security sector. Through the Vytis Initiative,...

May 8, 2025
Admin
Air Platforms

New F-35 Lightning fighters are delivered to Japan from the United States.

Japan has taken delivery of three F-35 Lightning II fighter jets from the United States at Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa Prefecture. These aircraft are equipped with the latest...

May 8, 2025
Admin
Weapons and Munition

$186 Million Ammunition Manufacturing Agreement Signed by Sweden and Nammo

Nammo has secured a 1.8-billion Swedish kroner ($186 million) contract with the Swedish government to provide small-caliber ammunition. The deal falls under a new 10-year framework agreement, marking the...

May 8, 2025
Admin
Land Platforms

Arquus is providing Cyprus with Sherpa armored vehicles equipped with Akeron missile launchers.

Arquus has announced a contract to deliver Sherpa station wagon vehicles outfitted with Akeron missile launchers to the Cypriot National Guard. The agreement, disclosed in Athens, includes 12 French-manufactured...

May 7, 2025
Admin
Missile and Missile Defense

Israel Negotiates With US on JASSM Missile Acquisition

Israel’s Ministry of Defense is reportedly in “advanced negotiations” with the United States for the procurement of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) from Lockheed Martin, according to Israeli outlet...

May 6, 2025
Admin
Missile and Missile Defense

The United States authorizes the sale of Norway’s AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles.

The US State Department has given the green light for a potential $370.9-million arms sale to Norway, covering the provision of AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles. The package includes...

May 5, 2025
Admin
Unmanned Systems

German Drone Business to Supply UAVs to Spain

German technology firm Quantum Systems has entered into an agreement to deliver mid-range reconnaissance drones to the Spanish Armed Forces. Under the framework deal, Spain will receive 91 Vector...

May 5, 2025
Admin
Missile and Missile Defense

Saudi Arabia’s $3.5 billion acquisition of AMRAAM missiles is approved by the United States.

The US State Department has authorized a potential foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia involving AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) valued at approximately $3.5 billion. The proposed...

May 2, 2025
Admin
Unmanned Systems

Two more Virginia-class submarines will be built for the US Navy under a $12 billion contract awarded to General Dynamics.

General Dynamics has landed a $12.4-billion contract to build two more Virginia-class attack submarines for the US Navy. Initially expected to be awarded in 2024, the agreement now covers...