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Sweden Orders $526M Artillery Ammunition from Rheinmetall, Nammo

July 10, 2025 @ 10:52 AM

Sweden has signed two contracts worth $526 million with Rheinmetall Denel Munition and Nammo to boost its artillery ammunition supplies, marking the countrys biggest investment in this sector since the 1980s. The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) finalized agreements with Germanys Rheinmetall Denel Munition and Norway-based Nammo to supply thousands of artillery shells and supporting materials for the Swedish Armed Forces
DARPA Tests Signal Filters That Lets Military and 6G Networks Share Airwaves

July 10, 2025 @ 07:47 AM

With more devices competing for radiofrequency (RF) spectrum—from satellites to smartphones—DARPAs COFFEE program is moving into a new phase to help defense and commercial systems use the same airwaves without interfering with each other. The
Global Combat Air Programme Headquarters Opens in U.K.'s Reading City

July 10, 2025 @ 07:08 AM

A new facility that will function as the headquarters of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) to support the delivery of a supersonic stealth fighter jet opened in the UKs Reading City on July 7. The GCAP is a collaboration between the UK, Japan, and Italy, represented by their respective companies – BAE Systems, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Leonardo
Several Countries in Discussion to Acquire Chinese J-10C Fighters

July 9, 2025 @ 01:19 PM

Several countries are in talks with China to acquire its J-10C “Vigorous Dragon” multirole fighter jets, according to a
French MoD Has Ordered €4B worth Weapons in 2025

July 9, 2025 @ 09:19 AM

The French Ministry of Armed Forces has confirmed that weapons and defense equipment orders reached €4 billion in the first half of 2025, signaling a marked increase in procurement activity ahead of Bastille Day. The accelerated spending reflects Frances ongoing rearmament efforts under the 2024–2030 Military Programming Law (LPM), despite a constrained budgetary environment
Air Base, Intelligence Center among 5 Israeli Facilities Hit By Iranian Missiles

July 7, 2025 @ 10:11 AM

Iranian missiles struck five Israeli military sites during last months 12-day war, in what satellite data suggests may have been Tehrans most direct hit on Israels strategic infrastructure to date. According to radar-based satellite data analyzed by researchers at Oregon State University and reported by
South Korea Could Scrap 36 Apache Helicopter Buy Due to Budget Cuts

July 7, 2025 @ 09:03 AM

South Koreas plan to purchase 36 additional AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States is likely to be scrapped following a sharp budget cut, according to opposition lawmaker Yoo Yong-won. Yoo, of the People Power Party, said on Sunday that the National Assemblys recently passed supplementary budget slashed funding for the project from 10 billion won ($7
Japan Considers Transferring Warships to Philippines amid China Tensions

July 7, 2025 @ 05:40 AM

Japan is reportedly exploring the transfer of Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines, which could mark Tokyos first full naval platform export in decades amid growing concerns over Chinese maritime assertiveness. The Philippine Navy confirmed the development Sunday, stating officials will conduct a “joint visual inspection” of the 109-meter-long vessels later this summer, following an invitation from Japans Defense Ministry
EU Conducts First Multinational Operational Trials of UGV, UAV Systems

July 4, 2025 @ 10:32 AM

Six defence companies from across Europe gathered near Rome on July 3 to test unmanned systems as part of the European Defence Agencys (EDA) first-ever European Defence Innovation Operational Experimentation (OPEX) campaign. The
Poland Signs Contract for Satellite Navigation Jamming Kits

July 4, 2025 @ 06:56 AM

The Polish Armament Agency has signed a contract with URC Systems, spol. s r

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