Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems has secured a $60 million contract to deliver the ReDrone modular counter-unmanned aerial system to an undisclosed NATO country. The three-year contract includes providing advanced equipment such as the DAiR radar, signal intelligence sensors, electronic warfare countermeasures and an electro-optical day/night payload. The ReDrone advanced response system is designed to...
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Turkish Drone Maker to Acquire Piaggio Aerospace
Baykar Technologies, a Turkish manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles, has received regulatory approval from the Italian Ministry of Business and Made in Italy to acquire Piaggio Aerospace. The acquisition marks Baykar’s entry into the manned aircraft segment. Baykar disclosed that it outbid competitors from various countries in its efforts to purchase Piaggio Aerospace, an Italian...
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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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White House Halts Proposed Nippon Steel-USS Merger
President Joe Biden has halted Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel’s planned acquisition of U.S. Steel due to national security concerns. On Friday, the Biden administration issued an order prohibiting the proposed takeover of the American steel company. The order referenced a report from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, which assessed that the...
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Israel Opens New AI, Autonomous Systems Office to Streamline R&D Efforts
Israel has inaugurated a new office focused on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. The Israeli Ministry of Defense launched the AI and Autonomy Administration during a ceremony on Tuesday, led by its director general, Eyal Zamir, and attended by several other government and military officials. Zamir, a retired major general, has advocated for a collaboration integrating...
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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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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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Woodward to Acquire Safran’s North America Electromechanical Actuation Business
Woodward, a U.S.-based aerospace and industrial energy control solutions company, is set to acquire Safran Electronics & Defense’s North American electromechanical actuation businesses. The deal is expected to close by mid-2025 and includes purchasing intellectual property, operations assets, talent and long-term customer agreements for Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuation systems. The acquisition will enhance Woodward’s offerings for next-generation...
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UK Taps Foreland Shipping for Equipment, Supplies Transportation Services
United Kingdom-based Foreland Shipping Ltd will continue providing the British armed forces with services to transport essential warfighting equipment and supplies across the globe. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, the seven-year, $596 million long-term strategic sealift contract includes the delivery of four roll-on, roll-off shipping vessels. These ships will transport armored...
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China Looks to Broaden Global Presence With New Amphibious Assault Ship
China unveiled its latest amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, on Friday, showcasing technologies that enhance the capabilities of its naval forces. The new 40,000-ton vessel, classified as a 076 type, is the largest of its kind for the Chinese Navy and is designed to operate in multiple locations worldwide. It features advanced military equipment, including...