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...
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NATO Wants to Further Tighten Monitoring in the Baltic Sea
NATO is considering additional security measures in the Baltic Sea following recent incidents that have damaged underwater infrastructure in the region. After consulting with member states on Monday, the alliance announced that one of the proposed measures is mobilizing the Maritime Centre for Security of Critical Undersea Infrastructure, established in May, to address potential threats....
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Report: Kremlin Pursuing AI Collaboration With China, Other BRICS Members
Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed his government and Sberbank, the largest bank in Russia, to work with China on developing artificial intelligence. The directive, published on the Kremlin’s website on Wednesday, follows Putin’s announcement in December regarding Russia’s intention to collaborate with other BRICS member countries to advance AI technology, according to a Reuters...
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Austria in Talks With Italy to Acquire New Leonardo Fighter Jets
Austria has decided to purchase M-346 FA fighter jets to replace its decommissioned fleet of Saab 105 aircraft. Klaudia Tanner, the Austrian defense minister, announced the Bundesheer’s plan on Saturday to acquire 12 M-346 FA jets from Italian aircraft manufacturer Leonardo. The agreement will be structured as a government-to-government contract with Italy. The two nations are...
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F-35A Fleet Completion Leads Australian 2024 Military Buildup
The Royal Australian Air Force has received nine new F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft, increasing its total fleet to 72. The milestone highlights the rapid capability buildup of the Australian Defense Force in 2024, the Australian Ministry of Defence said. The newly acquired aircraft will complement the RAAF’s existing fleet of EA-18G Growler and F/A-18F...
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NATO Commander Eyes Civilian Investment in Military Innovation
Enhancing military capabilities through increased participation from the civilian sector is one of the top priorities for French Adm. Piere Vandier, the newly appointed chief of the Allied Command Transformation at NATO. In an interview with Defense News, Vandier discussed the growth trajectory of innovation, which focuses on technologies such as software, artificial intelligence, optronics...
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Italian Air Force Modernization Advances With Purchase of 24 Eurofighter Typhoon
The NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency, or NEMA, has signed a contract for Italy to purchase up to 24 units of the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. The NEMA deal with the four-nation Eurofighter consortium, composed of Italy, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom, further provides momentum to the Italian Air Force’s modernization program. According to Leonardo,...