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September 18, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Ships First BvS10 Vehicles to EU Allies, UK

BAE Systems has delivered the first three BvS10 armored all-terrain vehicles to Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom as part of a joint acquisition program. The initial deliveries mark...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Volvo, Nordic Team on Vehicle Anti-Drone Defense

Volvo Defense has announced a collaboration with Swedish startup Nordic Air Defence to create a counter-unmanned aerial system (c-UAS) tailored for military vehicles. The partnership, revealed during a defense...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

US Allocates $10M for Radar Project at Eglin AFB

The US House of Representatives has authorized $10 million to support the development of a new radar program at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The project will advance...

US Army Grants Kopin $15.4M for AR MicroLED Tech

The US Army has granted Kopin Corporation a $15.4 million contract to develop ultra-bright, full-color MicroLED augmented reality (AR) displays for soldiers. These advanced systems are expected to significantly...

September 17, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Procurement & Contracts

UK Plans Upgrade to L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun Power

The UK Ministry of Defense has launched a major program to enhance the firepower of its L111A1 heavy machine gun, awarding a £20 million ($27.3 million) contract to FN...

September 17, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

US-Led Mission Trials X10 Delta Drone for Grenade Drops

The Joint Multinational Training Group–Ukraine (JMTG-U), a US-led mission supporting the training and capability development of Ukrainian forces, has conducted a live-fire trial using drone-based munitions. During the test,...

September 17, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Safran Reveals Next-Gen Infrared Binoculars for Europe

Safran has introduced the JIM SHARPHAWK, the latest member of its JIM family of infrared binoculars, designed to replace the widely used JIM Compact model. The new system is...

September 17, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Spain’s First F-110 Frigate Launched Early by Navantia

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has launched the F-111 Bonifaz, the first of the F-110-class frigates, marking a major milestone in the modernization of Spain’s naval fleet. The vessel, named after...

US Clears $570M AMRAAM Missile Deal with Netherlands

The United States has approved a possible $570 million foreign military sale to the Netherlands for RTX’s Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). The deal, requested by Amsterdam, covers...

September 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Turkey’s KORKUT 100/25 SB Uses Airburst to Defeat Drones

ASELSAN, Turkey’s leading defense company, has unveiled the KORKUT 100/25 SB, a new mobile counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) platform designed to combat a wide spectrum of aerial threats. The...