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October 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Pakistan Boosts Naval Speed with New Advanced Hovercrafts

The Pakistan Navy has formally inducted three 2400 TD hovercraft into its Marine Corps, significantly enhancing mobility and operational reach across the challenging creek zones of southern Sindh. This...

Pentagon Funds Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile Integration

Castelion has announced new integration awards from the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy to advance its Blackbeard ground-launched hypersonic missile family. The company plans live-fire demonstrations in the coming...

Latvia, Germany Seal €50M Skorpion 2 Mine Layer Contract

Latvia has signed a €50 million defense contract with Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence (DND) to procure the Skorpion 2 remote mine laying system along with AT2+ anti-tank mines. The...

October 25, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Türkiye, Qatar Close to Eurofighter Jet Deal After Ban Lift

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is reportedly closing in on a deal to acquire up to 24 used Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets from Qatar, marking a major step in Ankara’s...

October 24, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Indonesia, Rheinmetall Join for Ammo Innovation

Indonesia’s state-owned defense company PT Pindad has entered into a partnership with Germany’s Rheinmetall AG to jointly develop advanced ammunition technologies, strengthening Indonesia’s domestic defense manufacturing base. The collaboration...

October 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Fincantieri Launches New Underwater Drone System

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has unveiled DEEP, an innovative integrated underwater drone system aimed at enhancing maritime security and seabed protection. The system is designed to safeguard critical underwater infrastructure,...

France Debuts THUNDART 150-Km Strike Rocket

French defense firms MBDA and Safran have unveiled THUNDART, a new 150-kilometer (93-mile) guided rocket system designed to replace France’s aging Lance-Roquette Unitaire (LRU) launchers. The system marks a...

Germany Buys Spike Missiles in $2.3B NATO Deal

Germany has finalized a €2 billion ($2.3 billion) contract to purchase Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel, marking a major reinforcement of the country’s ground-based precision strike capability. The...

Estonia Orders Korean Chunmoo Rocket Launchers

Estonia has signed a new defense cooperation agreement with South Korea to procure the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), a move aimed at strengthening its long-range strike...

October 24, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Hanwha Unveils AI-Powered Infantry Vehicle

Hanwha Aerospace has officially introduced the Korea New Infantry Fighting Vehicle (K-NIFV), a next-generation tracked combat platform designed to counter modern battlefield threats such as drones and electronic warfare....