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September 12, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Hanwha, Poland Deepen Ties on Missiles and Ammo

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has strengthened its role in Poland’s defense modernization program by signing two new agreements with local defense organizations. The latest deals focus on certifying ammunition...

Kosovo Plans $1.1B Drone and Military Upgrade Push

Kosovo has unveiled an ambitious defense plan valued at over 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) aimed at boosting the capabilities of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF). According to reports,...

September 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

HII, Thales Add SAMDIS 600 Sonar to REMUS 620 Drone

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and Thales have successfully completed integration trials of the SAMDIS 600 sonar with the next-generation REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) at HII’s Pocasset test...

September 12, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

HII Launches ROMULUS USV With AI Swarm Features

US defense contractor Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has introduced ROMULUS, a new family of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) that leverage the firm’s Odyssey Autonomous Control System for advanced naval...

Turkey Signs $1.9B Air Defense Pact With Aselsan

Turkey has finalized a 1.6-billion-euro ($1.9 billion) agreement with Aselsan to provide the nation’s armed forces with advanced air defense systems. Deliveries under the program are scheduled between 2027...

September 12, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Rheinmetall, Lockheed Unveil 24-Missile Tank Killer

Rheinmetall, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM, a groundbreaking armored vehicle that carries 24 vertically launched missiles. This development represents the world’s first armored platform...

Thales Wins Malaysia’s First HF XL Radio Export Order

Thales has achieved a major milestone by securing its first international export deal for its land-based High-Frequency XL (HF XL) TRC 3900 radio systems. The agreement, signed with Malaysian...

September 12, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

NATO Allocates $18M for E-3 Sentry Engine Support

NATO has awarded Pratt & Whitney an $18-million contract to ensure the continued operation of the alliance’s E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The agreement, lasting...

September 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Nomad AI Delivers Instant Battlefield Intel

Babcock launched its Nomad AI communications solution at the Defence and Security Equipment International expo in London. The tool ensures uninterrupted intelligence processing in contested or comms-denied zones, offering...

September 11, 2025
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Land Platform
R&D

Challenger 3 Undergoes Army Testing

The British Army’s Challenger 3 main battle tank program, managed by RBSL, has successfully wrapped up mobility trials. Pre-production vehicles were tested over 789 km, with assessments on vibration,...