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October 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

South Korea, AeroVironment Boost Military Drone Fleet

AeroVironment has announced a new partnership with Korean Air to jointly develop and produce a next-generation tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) tailored for the South Korean military. Under the...

October 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

US Military Develops Next-Gen AI Wingman Aircraft

Boeing has introduced its new autonomous tiltrotor drone concept, designed to serve as a loyal wingman to US military aircraft in future air combat and support missions. The advanced...

October 22, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Gore Unveils New Lightweight Military Insulation Gear

Performance outerwear manufacturer Gore is developing a next-generation active insulation jacket for the US Army’s Soldier Enhanced Program, designed to replace the current two-layer cold-weather system. The company plans...

IAI Unveils New Long-Range LAHAT ALPHA Missile System

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled the LAHAT ALPHA, the latest evolution of its Laser-Homing Anti-Tank (LAHAT) missile series, developed to engage targets at ranges exceeding 20 kilometers (12...

LG, KAI Develop Advanced Micro-LED Flight Sim Tech

LG Electronics and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop next-generation flight simulator displays powered by micro-LED technology. The partnership aims to...

October 22, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment
R&D

Cockerill Refits 100+ Belgian Military Vehicles for Ukraine

Belgium’s John Cockerill Defense has announced plans to convert 113 military vehicles into ambulances for Ukraine, reinforcing the country’s humanitarian and defense support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia....

October 22, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Wins $461M US Army CH-47F Chinook Contract

The US Army has awarded Boeing a contract worth $461 million to deliver nine CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, reinforcing its heavy-lift modernization effort. The order, which covers production...

October 21, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

India Purchases 30,000 Night Vision Sights

The Indian Army has signed a landmark ₹6.6-billion ($75-million) contract with domestic defense manufacturer MKU Limited to supply 29,762 Netro NW 3000 Night Vision Weapon Sights. This deal is...

October 21, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Hyundai Enters Greek Submarine Program

South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has unveiled its submarine designs and submitted a bid for the Hellenic Navy’s multibillion-euro naval modernization program, signaling a significant push to expand...

October 21, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

France Receives First FDI Frigate ‘Amiral Ronarc’h’

Naval Group recently delivered the French Navy’s first Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) warship, the Amiral Ronarc’h (D660), in Brest, Brittany. This milestone is part of a 2015...