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15 July

Arms

U.S. Army Spc. Andrew Maclaren, assigned to U.S. Garrison Grafenwoehr, fires the German P8 pistol under the guidance of German Army Oberleutnant Kay Schwotzer during the qualification for the Schuetzenschnur, the German Armed Forces Badge of Weapon's Proficiency, at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 30, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Markus Rauchenberger/released)

German Soldiers to Receive New Handguns From Czechia

Germany has collaborated with Czech defense contractor Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod to supply new service pistols for the armed forces.

8 July

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Textron to Provide Additional LCAC 100 Hovercraft to US Navy

The US Navy has signed an agreement with Textron Systems to build more Landing Craft Air Cushion 100-class vessels.

8 July

Air

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, deploys flares during her aerial demonstration at the Pacific Air Show, Oct. 2, 2021, Huntington Beach, Calif. This was the first time the F-35 Demo Team deployed flares at a public performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kip Sumner)

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US Navy Eyes Thousands of Leonardo Decoys for F-35, F-18 Jets

The US Navy plans to award Leonardo a contract to supply thousands of airborne countermeasures for the service’s F-35 and F-18 combat aircraft fleets.

4 July

Americas

A U.S. Navy Corpsman with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Central Command fires the M240L machine gun during exercise Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 5, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

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FN America to Supply US Army With Light Medium Machine Guns

FN America has received a $4.9-million deal to deliver its flagship M240L lightweight medium machine guns to the US Army.

3 July

Arms

A target missile was launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Kauai, Hawaii during Flight Test Standard Missile-45. The USS JOHN FINN (DDG-113) detected and tracked the target missile with its onboard AN/SPY-1 radar using the Aegis Baseline 9.C2 weapon system. Upon acquiring and tracking the target, the ship launched an SM-3 Block IIA guided missile which intercepted the target.

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Lockheed Secures Up to $3B for Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract worth up to $2.97 billion to extend its role as the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Combat Systems Engineering Agent.

3 July

Americas

A 20mm Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System, operated by the 218th Field Artillery Regiment assigned to Task Force Armadillo, fires a Pre-Action Calibration Firing (PACFIRE) exercise at Al-Tanf Garrison, Syria, on Feb. 26, 2025. The PACFIRE exercise calibrates the entire system to ensure that rounds fired are accurate and on target during engagements. Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve will optimize defense capabilities so Coalition Forces can better focus on supporting partner forces. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Fred Brown)

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Raytheon Secures $279M Pentagon Deal for Land-Based Phalanx Support

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $279.2-million contract to provide management support for the army’s Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System.

3 July

Air

US Marine launches Switchblade 300 drone during training

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US Army Requests Budget for Infantry Brigade Kamikaze Drones

The US Army has submitted a $70-million budget request to acquire components for loitering munitions as part of its Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance program.

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30 June

Americas

GDIT Awarded Task Order to Enhance Security and Readiness of U.S. Army Bases

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General Dynamics to Bolster Defense at US Army Bases

General Dynamics Information Technology has signed a $580-million deal to maintain the security and readiness of US Army bases.

30 June

Air

KF-21 Boramae fighter jet. Photo: Korea Aerospace Industries

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S.Korea Orders 80 Hanwha Engines for Boramae Jets

Hanwha Aerospace has received a contract to supply propulsion systems for South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fifth-generation combat aircraft.

30 June

Americas

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General Dynamics Awarded $1.8B Deal for US Navy Virginia Submarines

The US Department of Defense has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $1.8-billion contract to continue long lead time materials acquisition in support of the US Navy’s Virginia-class Block VI submarine program.

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