Thursday, August 07, 2025

Breaking News: U.S. Grants Raytheon $50 Billion Contract to Sustain Patriot Missile Defense Through 2045.

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According to information published by the U.S. Department of Defense on August 1, 2025, RTX Corporation, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, has secured a monumental $50 billion terms and conditions umbrella contract from the Defense Logistics Agency. 

The comprehensive agreement covers a vast array of RTX systems and end-item production, spare parts, maintenance services, and integrated support capabilities. 
  • Awarded as a sole-source acquisition under the authority of 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1), the contract authorizes the issuance of indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and fixed-price “C” type subsumable contracts, each governed by individually negotiated pricing terms.  

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Patriot is a combat-proven system that defends against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft (Picture source : RTX)
 

On August 4, 2025, Taiwan’s Army received its first batch of Altius-600M loitering munition systems from the United States. The following day, on August 5, Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng met with Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, the manufacturer of the drones. The meeting was held in Taipei in the presence of Army Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Yang Chi-jung, Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Chen Chien-yi, and other senior Ministry of Defense officials.
 

As reported by Ronkainen on August 6, 2025, Croatia introduced the Leopard 2A4HRV main battle tank into its armed forces on July 31, 2025, during a national military parade in Zagreb. This version represents the first entry of the Leopard 2 platform into Croatian service. Only two vehicles have been delivered so far, both used exclusively for training and ceremonial display. They serve as temporary platforms ahead of the scheduled delivery of up to 50 Leopard 2A8 tanks beginning in 2027.
 

As reported by TASS on August 1, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) had entered serial production and that one missile system had already been delivered to the troops. During a joint appearance with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Valaam Island, he also stated that the deployment of the Oreshnik system to Belarus is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
 

As reported by the Global Times on August 1, 2025, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV aired footage of an aerial encounter between a Changhe Z-10 attack helicopter belonging to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and a foreign military aircraft identified as a U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk. The footage was released on the 98th anniversary of the PLA’s founding and showed the Z-10 intercepting the Seahawk in airspace over the Taiwan Strait. Read full defense news at this link...

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On August 4, 2025, Theon International Plc announced the acquisition of 100% of the German company Kappa Optronics GmbH for an enterprise value of €75 million. This transaction, financed through a mix of debt and proceeds from the company’s February 2024 IPO, marks Theon’s fourth consecutive industrial investment in Germany. Read full defense news at this link...

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According to information published by CMN Naval at the end of July, 2025, a new live sea demonstration of the UHSI32 MkII unmanned high-speed interceptor vessel was conducted off the French coast.
 

According to information published by the Indian Embassy in Spain via X on August 2, 2025, Ambassador Dinesh K. Patnaik, alongside senior officers of the Indian Air Force (IAF), officially accepted the final Airbus C295 military transport aircraft at the Airbus Defence and Space manufacturing facility in Seville. This marks the completion of the first phase of deliveries under the Indian Ministry of Defence’s 2021 agreement with Airbus for the procurement of 56 C295 tactical airlifters.
 

According to information published by the U.S. Air Force on July 28, 2025, the OA-1K Skyraider II, the latest light attack and ISR aircraft developed for Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), is undergoing comprehensive developmental flight testing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Managed by the 96th Test Wing in partnership with U.S.
 

According to information published by the U.S. Department of Defense and official sources on August 4, 2025, the P-8A Poseidon, manufactured by Boeing, continues to solidify its role as the U.S. Navy’s most capable maritime patrol and reconnaissance platform.
 

As ballistic and aerial threats proliferate and diversify, the US Army is preparing to release, by October 2025, a complete overhaul of its air and missile defense strategy, with a planning horizon extending to 2040. This new doctrinal framework, announced by Lieutenant General Sean A. Gainey during the Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, comes at a time of growing saturation, increasing sophistication of offensive vectors, and major shifts in command and control architectures.
 

According to Chosun Biz (industry section, August 6, 2025), South Korea’s multirole fighter program KF‑21 Boramae has reached a critical milestone with the delivery of the first production AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar, developed entirely with domestic technology.
 

The U.S. Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) program has reached a new milestone with the award of a full-rate production contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for the supply of 30 mm remote-controlled turrets for the ACV-30 variant. Announced on August 5, 2025, in an official Kongsberg press release, the contract is valued at up to USD 330 million. Read more.

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According to information published on August 4, 2025, the Turkish Navy’s Barbaros-class frigate TCG Oruçreis (F-245) has officially rejoined the fleet following the completion of an extensive mid-life modernization project that elevates the ship to the status of the most advanced combat platform currently in Turkish service.
 

According to information published by the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) on August 1, 2025, a new operational evaluation campaign for the upgraded Murin ground surveillance radar has been launched, marking a critical step in modernizing the French Army’s tactical sensor suite. This next-generation man-portable radar system is currently undergoing field tests with frontline units and specialized reconnaissance elements.
 

The Mogami-class is a modern, stealth-oriented, multi-mission frigate developed for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Designed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and constructed in collaboration with Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding, the class represents a significant evolution in Japanese naval engineering, striking a balance between advanced combat capabilities and high automation and modularity.
 

On August 5, 2025, the Australian Government announced the selection of the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate, built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) general-purpose frigate program under SEA 3000. The agreement, valued at AU$10 billion (US$6.5 billion), includes the construction of three upgraded Mogami-class frigates in Japan and eight additional units to be built in Australia.
 

On August 5, 2025, the Royal Thai Air Force officially announced the future procurement of a new fleet of Saab JAS 39 Gripen E and F multirole fighter jets to modernize its combat aviation capabilities. The Thai government has approved the initial acquisition of four aircraft as part of a long-term plan to replace legacy platforms and strengthen national airspace defense.
 

According to an article published by eKathimerini on August 2, 2025, and written by journalist Vassilis Nedos, Greece and the United States are engaged in detailed negotiations to revise their Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement (MDCA), to adjust the American military presence on Greek territory.
 

On August 5, 2025, during a press briefing held at its Huntsville, Alabama, facility, Lockheed Martin announced its intention to test, by 2028, a space-based interceptor capable of destroying maneuverable hypersonic missiles. The statement, made by Amanda Pound, Director of Advanced Programs Development, marks a strategic step in the broader U.S. missile defense effort known as the Golden Dome, as reported by Defense One.

 

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