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Defense Metals Corp. announces new government and indigenous backing for the Wicheeda Rare Earth project, advancing critical mineral supply for defense applications in North America.

The Philippine Marine Corps has commissioned its first BrahMos supersonic missile battery, boosting coastal defence and altering military balance against China in the South China Sea.

Voyager Technologies' acquisition of Estes Energetics enhances US production and integration of key defense energetics and propulsion technologies.

Booz Allen Hamilton secures a $99 million contract from the US Navy to overhaul and deploy advanced wireless network solutions for MSC vessels.

EDGE and Viettel have signed a framework agreement to collaborate across key strategic defence capabilities spanning technology, manufacturing, and solution integration, strengthening defence innovation across Asia.

Galvion announces milestone supply deal for over 250,000 advanced Caiman ballistic helmets under the NATO Support and Procurement Agency framework, expanding European production.

The European Commission launches a sweeping Omnibus package aimed at streamlining defence procurement, cross-border logistics, chemicals regulation, and investment in the run-up to 2030.

Seoul startup Bone AI raises $12M to challenge Asia’s established defence contractors with AI-powered robotics and autonomous systems.

Palladyne AI launches its dedicated defense division after acquiring GuideTech and Crucis companies, forming a vertically integrated defense manufacturing and AI technology powerhouse.

BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems is awarded a $48 million contract to supply advanced communications-electronics technologies for U.S. Army initiatives.

Navantia and Thales have reinforced their partnership by signing an agreement to modernise the Royal Thai Navy's IFF systems on key warships.

Europe achieves a major operational milestone as the Copernicus Sentinel-6B ocean-monitoring satellite is launched, advancing regional marine security and infrastructure protection.

Electro Optic Systems lands an €11.4M contract to deliver Slinger Counter-Drone Remote Weapon Systems to a NATO country in Western Europe as urgent drone threats rise.

Thales and Universal Communication Systems have signed a major contract to deploy an Integrated Platform Management System on the Royal Thai Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier HTMS Chakri Naruebet, aiming to modernize operational effectiveness and transfer critical defence technology expertise to Thailand.

Denmark signs major SEK 510 million contract with Saab for Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons, ammunition, and training equipment, to be delivered through 2028.