A group of eight NATO allies has ended plans to acquire six Boeing E-7A Wedgetail aircraft, Breaking Defense reported Thursday. The Netherlands Ministry of Defence revealed the decision, citing the loss of “strategic and financial foundation” for the multinational program. Why Was the Wedgetail Plan Dropped? The Netherlands MOD said the countries, including the United...
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Four Defense Firms Partner to Develop Combat Systems for Australia’s SSN-AUKUS Submarines
Four leading defense contractors signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday to collaborate in the battle toolkit development for Australia’s future SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines. Under the MOU, BAE Systems, Raytheon Australia, General Dynamics Mission Systems and Thales will form an AUKUS Combat Systems Collaborative Team to design, manufacture and integrate the advanced fighting systems envisioned for...
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Canada Forges Status of Visiting Forces Agreement With Philippines
Canada and the Philippines have signed a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement, or SOVFA, setting the framework for closer military collaboration between the two countries. SOVFA will facilitate joint exercises, training and participation in multinational operations in each other’s territories, according to a Canadian government announcement released Sunday. SOVFA builds on the two countries’ Defence...
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Anduril Launches Sydney Factory as First Ghost Shark AUV Rolls Out of Production
Anduril Industries celebrated a dual milestone with the production of the first Ghost Shark autonomous submarine and the official launch of its advanced manufacturing plant in Sydney, Australia. What Is Ghost Shark? The inaugural Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle completed its production run ahead of schedule. It is now slated for immediate sea acceptance...
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US, Indian Navies Work on P-8 Aircraft Interoperability in Joint Training Exercise for Anti-Sub Warfare, Multi-Domain Awareness
The U.S. Navy and Indian Navy conducted a joint maritime patrol and reconnaissance training exercise in the Indian Ocean, near Diego Garcia, from Oct. 22 to 28 to boost their interoperability and coordination. A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft from Commander, Task Force 72 joined an Indian Navy P-8I aircraft for bilateral anti-submarine...
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Trump, Albanese Unveil New US-Australia Strategic Partnership on Critical Minerals, Defense, Technology
President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have unveiled a suite of landmark agreements to strengthen the strategic and economic partnership between the United States and Australia. Investments in Critical Minerals Under the partnership, both nations will invest over $3 billion over the next six months to advance critical mineral projects. The Export-Import...
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Italy Approves $52.4B Defense Budget, Meeting NATO’s 2% Spending Target
Italy has approved $52.4 billion in total defense expenditures for 2025, setting the stage for new contract opportunities as Rome accelerates modernization and procurement investments. The Ministry of Defence’s long-awaited budget shows a 7.2 percent increase from 2024’s allocation of just over $33.5 billion, with spending levels expected to hold steady through 2027. The higher...
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Raytheon Lands German Contract for SPY-6 Radar on F127 Fleet
Germany has selected RTX’s Raytheon-built AN/SPY-6 radar for its upcoming F127 frigates under a proposed Foreign Military Sales contract with the U.S. Navy, positioning the country as the first international customer for the advanced air and missile defense system. The planned deal would cover the delivery and installation of SPY-6(V)1 radars on eight F127-class ships,...
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Fortem Technologies to Supply CUAS to Allies in Europe, Middle East
Fortem Technologies has received orders from U.S. allies in Europe and the Middle East for 12 counter-unmanned aircraft systems designed to protect critical defense installations. Placed during the third quarter of 2025, the orders roughly doubled Fortem’s deliveries from the same period in 2024, reflecting rising global demand for counter-drone technologies amid increased rogue drone...
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General Dynamics Wins Potential $230M AUKUS Contract for Submarine Weapon Launch Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems has secured an $18.2 million contract to support the AUKUS trilateral security partnership by developing, maintaining and delivering the Common Weapon Launcher and Multi-Tube Weapon Simulator. The five-year agreement includes options that could bring the total contract value to $230 million. Under the contract, Progeny Systems, a GDMS business, will lead...