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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...

October 8, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Bell, Marotta Partner on Power System for US Assault Helicopter

Bell Textron has awarded a contract to Marotta Controls to design and produce a new power inverter for the U.S. Army’s upcoming MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). The...

Germany Secretly Sends 1,000 Military Trucks to Ukraine

Germany has reportedly placed a confidential order for more than 1,000 Mercedes-Benz Zetros military trucks to support Ukraine’s defense logistics. The order, disclosed by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), aims...

Kratos Wins US Navy Deal to Upgrade AN/SPY-1 Radars

The U.S. Navy has awarded Kratos Defense & Security Solutions a Phase 1 contract to initiate an in-house sustainment effort for the AN/SPY-1 radar, the primary sensor system aboard...

October 8, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Germany, Switzerland Advance Joint Patriot Air Defense

Germany and Switzerland are exploring a joint acquisition of the Patriot air defense system as part of broader efforts to enhance European defense cooperation and interoperability. The initiative aligns...