DEFENSE-AEROSPACE

South Korea – U.S. Summit to Finalize Tariff Deal, Defense Cost-Sharing, and Industrial Projects

August 12, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is heading to Washington on August 25 for his first face-to-face with U.S. President Donald Trump since winning June's snap election. The two leaders are expected to strengthen the 72-year-old defense alliance and wrap up a July

Aircraft

US Air Force Relocates 31 F-16s to Osan Air Base for Two-Year Super Squadron Test

August 11, 2025

The Air Force is transferring F-16s and personnel from Kunsan Air Base to Osan Air Base to form a second "super squadron" in South Korea. The service describes the transfer as temporary and tied to a defined year-two trial.

Australia Awards A Billion Mogami-Class Frigate Contract to Japan's MHI

Naval Systems

Australia Awards A$10 Billion Mogami-Class Frigate Contract to Japan’s MHI

August 8, 2025

Canberra has selected an upgraded Mogami-class frigate for the Navy's general-purpose program after a full competition. Ministers described it as a practical choice-one that closes the gap between need and delivery without starting from scratch. Defense officials reported that cabinet signed off

Poland Signs .7 Billion Deal for K2 Tanks, Engineering Vehicles, and U.S. Breacher Platforms

Contracts & Deals

Poland Signs $6.7 Billion Deal for K2 Tanks, Engineering Vehicles, and U.S. Breacher Platforms

August 8, 2025

Poland has secured a new armored-vehicle deal worth roughly $6.7 billion, anchored by a second contract with Hyundai Rotem for 180 K2 tanks. The agreement, signed in Gliwice with Polish and South Korean officials in attendance, is valued at about $6.5 billion.

U.S. Army Consolidates Software Buying Under B Deal With Palantir

Contracts & Deals

U.S. Army Consolidates Software Buying Under $10B Deal With Palantir

August 7, 2025

The U.S. Army approved a 10-year enterprise agreement with Palantir that carries a ceiling of $10 billion and folds 75 seperate arrangements into one contract vehicle. Officials said this instrument replaces scattered, duplicative buys with a single catalog that lists products and

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South Korea – U.S. Summit to Finalize Tariff Deal, Defense Cost-Sharing, and Industrial Projects

US Air Force Relocates 31 F-16s to Osan Air Base for Two-Year Super Squadron Test

Australia Awards A$10 Billion Mogami-Class Frigate Contract to Japan’s MHI

Poland Signs $6.7 Billion Deal for K2 Tanks, Engineering Vehicles, and U.S. Breacher Platforms

U.S. Army Consolidates Software Buying Under $10B Deal With Palantir

Authors

Julien Mercier

Clara Nguyen

Priya Shah

Michael Adler

Lena Kovacs

Diego Ramos

Peter Johansson

Lucas Meyer