defense spending

Lithuania to Develop Drone Ecosystem Amid Growing Regional Threats

The Lithuanian defense ministry has announced plans to develop a more mature drone ecosystem in response to heightened threats in the region.

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Thailand Reverses Decision on Canceled Chinese Submarine Procurement

Thailand has backpedaled on its previous decision to cancel its planned procurement of a Chinese attack submarine.

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Philippines to Buy Five Coast Guard Ships From Japan in $400M Deal

The Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in a deal worth more than $400 million.

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Upcoming Tests Likely to Seal Fate of US Army’s Troubled IVAS Goggles: Official

Upcoming operational trials of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System goggles may seal the fate of the US Army’s troubled multibillion-dollar program.

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Malaysia Signs 40 Defense Deals Worth $1.5B at DSA 2024

The Malaysian Ministry of Defence has announced the signing of up to 40 defense agreements with various companies.

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UK to Receive Specialist Warships That Can Launch Drones, Fire Lasers

The UK will soon receive six specialist warships capable of launching kamikaze drones and firing sophisticated laser weapons, defense secretary Grant Shapps revealed.

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Nigerian Military Receives 20 Armored Personnel Carriers

Nigeria’s defense ministry has handed over 20 newly-acquired armored personnel carriers to the country’s armed forces.

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Elbit Lands First Foreign Customer for Red Sky Air Defense System

Elbit Systems has landed the first international customer for its new Red Sky air defense system.

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UK to Deploy First Domestically-Made Hypersonic Missile by 2030

The UK Ministry of Defence plans to deploy the country’s first domestically-made hypersonic cruise missile by 2030.

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Northrop Awarded $387M Global Hawk Contract for Italy, Japan, Korea

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $387-million contract to sustain Italy, Japan, and South Korea’s RQ-4 Global Hawk drones.

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