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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...

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...

Anduril Expands IR Tech with AIRS Acquisition

Defense technology innovator Anduril Industries has announced the acquisition of American Infrared Solutions (AIRS) to strengthen its position in the infrared sensor market. The move aims to expand Anduril’s...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 23, 2025
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Marshall to Refurbish 12 UK C-130J Planes for Turkey

Turkey has signed a multi-year agreement with the UK’s Marshall Aerospace to upgrade and maintain a fleet of 12 ex-Royal Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. The transport planes,...