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US to Trial FN’s 6.5mm Rifles for Combat Use

FN America, a leading arms manufacturer, has delivered prototype 6.5mm weapon systems to the US Department of Defense for live-fire evaluation. The shipment was sent to the Irregular Warfare...

October 9, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Orders 8 New Grey Wolf Combat Helicopters

Boeing has received a $173-million contract from the U.S. Air Force to deliver eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, expanding its current production to support advanced training and sustainment...

October 9, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Clears 7 Key Defense Deals, 20 Eurofighters

The German Bundestag has authorized seven significant defense programs aimed at enhancing the country’s national and NATO operational strength. Among the approvals is a €3.75-billion ($4.36 billion) contract for...

Germany Picks SPY-6 Radar for F127 Defense Ships

Germany has chosen Raytheon’s SPY-6(V)1 radar system to equip its forthcoming fleet of eight F127-class air defense frigates. The selection comes under a foreign military sales (FMS) proposal that...

Varjo Unveils XR-4 for Immersive Military Training

Finnish technology company Varjo has introduced its latest generation of mixed reality (MR) headsets aimed at defense and security training. The new lineup features the XR-4 Secure Edition and...

October 9, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

US, Ukraine Team Up on Hybrid Air-Water Drone Tech

Ukraine’s state defense industry has partnered with U.S.-based LeVanta Tech to jointly develop a hybrid drone capable of operating in both air and maritime environments. The collaboration builds on...

October 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

BAE, Rheinmetall Team on 120mm Gun for Light Tank

BAE Systems Hägglunds has entered a partnership with Rheinmetall to integrate the L44A1 120-millimeter low-recoil cannon into the new CV90120 light tank, a variant of the proven CV90 infantry...