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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BAE, PragoData Partner to Advance Czech Military Readiness
BAE Systems has partnered with Czech IT company PragoData to strengthen integrated product support capabilities in the Czech Republic’s defense sector. BAE said the collaboration, combining its global expertise in integrated product support with PragoData’s local consulting experience, will aim to modernize Czechia’s defense support infrastructure and improve operational efficiency across its armed forces. Under...
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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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Leidos to Modernize Kazakhstan’s Air Traffic Control System With SkyLine-X Platform
Leidos has signed a contract with Kazakhstan’s air navigation service provider to modernize the Central Asian country’s air traffic control infrastructure using its SkyLine-X Air Traffic Management system. The company said the project covers four air traffic control centers and 21 towers across Kazakhstan. Under the 19-year agreement, Leidos will replace existing hardware and install...
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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, Ricardo Partner on British Army Light Mobility Vehicle
General Dynamics Land Systems–UK and Ricardo have partnered to develop a new tactical vehicle for the British Army under the service’s Light Mobility Vehicle program, part of the broader Land Mobility initiative. The collaboration combines defense engineering and automotive innovation to produce a robust, off-the-shelf platform based on the 2025 Ford Ranger Super Duty. The...
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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...
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NATO Center Picks Oracle, Druid to Build Secure Private 5G Networks
Oracle and its partner Druid Software have been selected to design, deploy and secure private 5G networks for NATO research, training exercises and cyber defense initiatives. According to Oracle, the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence verified the company’s 5G Security Edge Protection Proxy as a trusted tool for securing roaming communications across allied...
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Thales Alenia Space Launches Advanced Factory in Rome for Next-Gen Satellites
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, has inaugurated its new Space Smart Factory in Rome. The $116 million advanced production facility is co-funded by Italy’s national recovery plan and investments from the two companies. Located at the Tecnopolo Tiburtino innovation hub, the site brings together over 150 technology firms, including small...
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Sweden Finalizes C-390 Aircraft Contract Under European Procurement Program
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has signed a contract with the Swedish government for four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft as part of a broader European initiative for joint procurement and interoperability. The finalized agreement follows an initial announcement in April. Under the deal, Sweden also secured options to purchase seven additional aircraft, paving the way for...