The U.S.-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group has approved eight road maps developed by the Capability Coalitions to strengthen the international community’s defense support for Ukraine. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the road maps will guide the coalition in how best to help Ukraine meet its wartime and future force requirements, whether through donations,...
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KNDS Books $1.97B Leopard Tank Contract With Sweden
German-French defense contractor KNDS has reached an agreement with Sweden’s Defense Materiel Administration to supply the Swedish Army with new and upgraded Leopard 2A8 tanks. The contract also includes the upgrading of Sweden’s CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, Breaking Defense reported. The Swedish government announced the $1.97 billion deal on Thursday. Under the agreement, KNDS will...
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Poland Orders GE Engines to Power Its Fleet of Apache Guardians
GE Aerospace has received an order for T700 engines for Poland’s Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters. The transaction is part of the United States’ Foreign Military Sales program and will be manufactured under a contract with the U.S. Army. Amy Gowder, president and CEO of Defense & Systems at GE Aerospace, said the latest order...
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European Defense Agency to Establish Standard for Small Arms Ammunition
The European Defence Agency has started the Small Arms Ammunition Technologies project to create a common standard for small arms ammunition, improve interoperability between European armed forces and advance ammunition technology development. The agency allocated $8.6 million and tapped FN Herstal, a Belgium-based firearms manufacturer, to lead the four-year effort. Partners from nine countries form...
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QinetiQ Secures US Contract for Aerial Target Services
QinetiQ Target Systems Canada has secured a five-year contract to provide the U.S. government with uncrewed aerial target support services. The $13.3 million contract, managed by the Canadian Commercial Corp., will extend until late 2029, with an option for a six-month extension. The contract ensures that the U.S. Navy will have continued access to the...
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UK-Led Coalition Activates Reaction System to Alert Potential Undersea Infrastructure Threats
The 10-nation Joint Expeditionary Force has formed Nordic Warden, a reaction system that would alert JEF partners and NATO of potential threats to undersea cables and other infrastructure. Nordic Warden will use artificial intelligence to identify threats from various data sources, including the Automatic Identification System. It is also equipped with algorithms capable of detecting...
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Lithuania Acquires US Drones, Radios to Boost Armed Forces
Lithuania has announced the purchase of uncrewed aerial systems and radios from the United States to enhance the capabilities of its Armed Forces. According to the Ministry of National Defence, the government has signed two contracts totaling $25 million with L3Harris Technologies for manpack radios. These radios will be integrated into the Lithuanian military’s Joint...
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Japan Allocates $51M FY25 Budget for International Defense Aid
Japan has increased its defense aid program budget for fiscal year 2025 by 60 percent compared to the previous year. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba allocated $51 million under the Official Security Assistance framework to help the country’s international allies and partners acquire military technologies to enhance their national security and promote regional stability, according to...
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US OKs Potential Sale of MK 54 Torpedoes to Saudi Arabia
The United States has approved a potential sale of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes to Saudi Arabia. The deal, worth an estimated $78.5 million, includes 20 torpedoes, spare parts, and engineering, training and logistical support. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the sale aims to upgrade Saudi Arabia’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities and enhance...
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US Approves Japan’s $3.6B Plan to Acquire Advanced Medium-Range Missiles From RTX
Japan’s potential acquisition of RTX business Raytheon’s Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment has received approval from the U.S. Department of State. In a statement released Thursday, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tokyo’s possible $3.64 billion foreign military sale request covers the delivery of 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM and up to 24...