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Jun- 2025 -

10 June

BAE Systems has signed individual contracts worth a total of approximately $2.5 billion with both Sweden and Denmark for new CV90 combat vehicles. (Credit: BAE Systems)

Six European Countries Sign Deal for CV90 Purchase

A group of six European countries has signed a statement of intent to explore a joint procurement of CV90 armored infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs).

10 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Rafale’s SPECTRA EW Suite Under Scrutiny After Indo-Pak Clashes

A French lawmaker has called for an overhaul of the Rafale's SPECTRA electronic warfare system following its alleged failure during India-Pakistan clashes.

10 June

Juster Domingo

Poland Cancels S-70i Black Hawk Helicopter Deal

Poland has canceled its plans to purchase 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces, citing a shift in defense spending priorities.

10 June

The National Armed Forces begin construction of the fifth barracks at the military base "Ādaži" On June 5, the construction of the fifth barracks began at the military base "Ādaži" with a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony. The future barracks are intended to accommodate soldiers of the national defense service and will be able to accommodate 450 people. The barracks will be a four-story building with an area of 7,860 square meters. Its first floor will house various storage rooms and a training area, including classrooms. The second, third and fourth floors of the barracks are intended for the accommodation of soldiers. The construction of the barracks is planned to be completed in a year. The first four-story barracks at the Ādaži base was opened in December 2018. Photo: Armīns Janiks (Ministry of Defence)

Rojoef Manuel

New Ādaži Barracks Under Development for Latvian Conscripts

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has commenced the development of a new barracks at the Ādaži military base in support of its compulsory military service program.

10 June

Inder Singh Bisht

German F-35s to Be Armed With Joint Strike Missiles

Germany has decided to acquire the Joint Strike Missile for its F-35 fighter jets in a deal worth approximately 6.5-billion Norwegian kroner ($642 million).

10 June

Christine Casimiro

UK, General Atomics Strike Long-Term Support Deal for Protector Drone Fleet

The UK has signed a long-term logistics and sustainment contract with General Atomics to support the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft.

10 June

Joe Saballa

UK Adopts Rugged Robot to Thwart Undersea Sabotage

The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has adopted a cutting-edge underwater robot designed to protect the country’s critical subsea infrastructure.

10 June

L3Harris' VAMPIRE is a self-contained system that delivers advanced ISR, which can be used on a variety of vehicles to quickly respond to support the c-UAS mission.

Christine Casimiro

US Supports European Allies With Additional VAMPIRE Anti-Drone Order

The Pentagon has contracted L3Harris for additional Vehicle Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment (VAMPIRE) systems to support European operations.

10 June