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March 14, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Savox to provide command intercom systems to a European defense customer.

Savox Communications has entered into a partnership with an unnamed northern European client to supply advanced audio and intercom command systems. While the financial terms remain confidential, the deal...

March 14, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Lockheed Martin to develop quantum-based navigation system for U.S. forces.

Lockheed Martin has received a contract from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a prototype quantum-enabled inertial navigation system, known as QuINS. Utilizing highly sensitive quantum sensors, the...

March 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Northrop Grumman secures $267 million deal to supply MQ-4C Triton drones to the U.S. Navy.

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $267-million contract to manufacture two more MQ-4C Triton high-altitude drones for the US Navy. This acquisition supports the navy’s broader objective of establishing...

March 14, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Ukrainian firm to supply laser technology for U.S. Army simulation programs.

The US Department of Defense has awarded a contract to Ukrainian defense firm Skiftech to develop laser-based simulation technology for the Army. The project supports the expansion of the...

March 14, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Iowa-based manufacturer to supply Sturmgewehr 25 rifles to Swiss military.

Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT) Defense has been awarded a contract to deliver Sturmgewehr 25 assault rifles to the Swiss Armed Forces. The rifles, chambered in 5.56×45mm, are based...

March 13, 2025
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Land Platforms

Bulgaria considers replacing Soviet-era artillery with France’s Caesar system.

Bulgaria is evaluating the acquisition of the French-made Caesar 155mm self-propelled howitzer to replace its aging Soviet-era 2S1 “Gvozdika” 122mm artillery systems. The Caesar is one of two defense...

March 13, 2025
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Training and Simulation

France selects Pilatus PC-7 MKX trainer aircraft for military pilot instruction.

France has selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX as the next-generation training aircraft for its Air and Space Force. The contract includes 22 aircraft along with ground-based training solutions developed...

March 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

U.S. confirms $91 million sale of precision-guided munitions to Australia.

The US State Department has approved a possible $91.2 million sale of precision-guided munitions to Australia. The package includes 54 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Alternate Warhead (GMLRS-AW) rounds, telemetry...

March 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Japan’s navy commissions the final Awaji-class mine countermeasures vessel.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has officially commissioned its fourth and final Awaji-class minesweeper, JS N?mi (MSO-307), during a ceremony in Tsurumi-ki, Yokohama. The vessel was delivered by Japan...

March 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Netherlands to receive 13 new interceptor and special forces boats from De Haas.

De Haas Shipyards has secured a contract to construct 13 new vessels to replace the Netherlands Armed Forces’ existing Fast Raiding Interception and Special Forces Craft (FRISC). The upgraded...