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May 16, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

EM&E Unveils New Ferox 6×6 Armored Personnel Carrier

Spanish defense firm EM&E Group introduced its new Ferox 6×6 armored vehicle at a global military solutions exhibition in Madrid. Designed for intense combat in tough environments, the modular...

May 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

South Korea Plans Modernization of K9 Artillery, Missiles, and Launchers

South Korea’s Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DTaQ) has launched an initiative to enhance the performance of key artillery systems, including the K9 howitzer, Chunmoo rocket launcher, and...

Turkey Acquires Over 100 American Missiles to Strengthen Air Defenses

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of missiles to Turkey, including 53 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs and 60 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinders, with guidance sections and support equipment. Valued...

Taiwan Conducts Maiden Test of Land Sword II Surface-to-Air Missile

Taiwanese armed forces have successfully launched their first live-fire test of the domestically developed Land Sword II air defense missile. The test, held in Pingtung County, saw all three...

May 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Airbus SIRTAP Drone to Receive Navigation System From Exail and Grafinta

French firm Exail and Spain’s Grafinta will supply the UmiX-40 Inertial Measurement Unit for Airbus’ SIRTAP tactical drone. The compact unit uses proprietary fiber-optic gyroscopes and vibrating beam accelerometers...

Iveco to Deliver 785 Military Trucks to the Netherlands

The Dutch government has entered into an agreement with Italy’s Iveco Defence Vehicles to procure 785 military logistics trucks in various configurations, including Semitrailer Tractor, Recovery, and Hook-lift versions...

May 14, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

European ‘NEMESIS’ Self-Propelled Artillery Makes First Appearance in Madrid

General Dynamics European Land Systems has unveiled its new self-propelled artillery system, dubbed “NEMESIS,” at Madrid’s FEINDEF defense exhibition. The tracked platform features a 155mm/L52 fully automated cannon from...

Turkey Launches Trials for Uncrewed Boat to Counter Kamikaze Drones

Turkish engineering firm Anadolu Robotik has begun testing its Arida-M unmanned vessel, developed to counter hostile unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). As Türkiye’s first locally developed autonomous USV, the Arida-M...

May 14, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Macron Signals Openness to Stationing Nuclear Aircraft in Europe

President Emmanuel Macron has indicated France is prepared to explore discussions with European allies about hosting French nuclear-capable aircraft, akin to U.S. arrangements in countries like Italy and Germany....

May 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

H&B Defence Selected by AUKUS for Submarine Program Assistance

Under the AUKUS alliance, H&B Defence has been appointed to identify Australian suppliers for the submarine and aircraft carrier programs. The company will evaluate local firms specializing in advanced...