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October 27, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Germany Orders Light Airborne Rovers for Special Forces

The German Armed Forces has awarded Flensburg Technology Systems (FTS) a framework contract to deliver up to 200 light airborne combat and support vehicles for its special forces. The...

October 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

DroneShield Unites Flight Tracker and Drone Defense Tech

DroneShield has expanded the capabilities of its DroneSentry-C2 command-and-control platform by integrating Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) data, creating a unified airspace awareness system that tracks both crewed and uncrewed...

October 27, 2025
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Air Platforms
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France Adds Third EMALS for Next-Gen Carrier Upgrade

France is advancing its next-generation aircraft carrier program with plans to acquire a third Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) for the Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération (PA-Ng). The system, developed by...

October 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

UK, Ukraine to Co-Produce Octopus-100 Combat Drones

Ukraine and the United Kingdom have entered a new phase of defense cooperation with the signing of an agreement to jointly manufacture thousands of Octopus-100 interceptor drones. The deal,...

October 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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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
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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,...