Poland signs $3.8 billion contract to upgrade F-16 fighter jets with U.S. financing support
The work will raise Poland’s F-16C/D Block 52+ jets to a standard close to the newly produced F-16V Block 72 aircraft.
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Trump and Putin to hold Alaska talks without Zelenskyy, White House confirms
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not take part in peace talks between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, the White House has confirmed.
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U.S. moves to boost Lockheed Martin PAC-3, THAAD missile production as demand surges
The United States government has asked Lockheed Martin to explore a substantial increase in production of Patriot PAC-3 air defence missiles.
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Vance says U.S. will end Ukraine war funding ahead of Trump–Putin ceasefire talks
Vice President Vance has said the United States will no longer fund the war in Ukraine, calling for a peaceful resolution ahead of a planned meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.
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AM General named as contractor in potential $160 million sale of JLTVs to Canada
The United States State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Canada of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) and associated equipment, with an estimated value of $160 million.
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U.S. soldier charged with attempted espionage over M1A2 Abrams tank secrets to Russia
An active-duty U.S. Army soldier has been arrested and charged with attempting to transmit national defence information to Russia and exporting controlled technical data without a licence.
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Switzerland to proceed with F-35 and Patriot air defence system purchase despite U.S. tariffs
Switzerland will go ahead with its planned purchase of F-35 fighter jets and the Patriot missile defence system from the United States, despite the recent imposition of 39% tariffs on Swiss imports by Washington.
Rheinmetall establishes new U.S. office in Fairfax County to support defence operations
German defence firm Rheinmetall has opened a new U.S. hub in Fairfax County, Virginia, consolidating operations of two of its American subsidiaries at 2600 Park Tower Drive in Merrifield.
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United States and NATO launch new mechanism to accelerate defence support for Ukraine
The United States and NATO have introduced the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) to streamline and speed up the delivery of weaponry and defence systems to Ukraine.
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Donald Trump orders U.S. Navy to deploy two nuclear submarines to deter Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he is deploying two nuclear submarines to what he called “appropriate regions,” following comments by Russia’s former president Dmitry Medvedev.
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India rejects U.S. F-35 offer, prioritises local production and Russian jets – Bloomberg
India has informed U.S. officials that it is not interested in acquiring the F-35 stealth fighter jet, despite continued American efforts to expand defence exports to New Delhi.
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EU announces major military equipment procurement from US under new trade deal
On 27 July, President of the United States Donald J. Trump and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced a sweeping trade agreement between the United States and the European Union.
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