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September 19, 2025
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US Army Sends XM204 Terrain-Shaping Mines to Europe

The US Army has approved the XM204 terrain-shaping munition for deployment in Europe after it successfully completed a rigorous series of tests. The weapon, an advanced anti-vehicle system with...

US Army Grants Kopin $15.4M for AR MicroLED Tech

The US Army has granted Kopin Corporation a $15.4 million contract to develop ultra-bright, full-color MicroLED augmented reality (AR) displays for soldiers. These advanced systems are expected to significantly...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

US Allocates $10M for Radar Project at Eglin AFB

The US House of Representatives has authorized $10 million to support the development of a new radar program at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The project will advance...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
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Volvo, Nordic Team on Vehicle Anti-Drone Defense

Volvo Defense has announced a collaboration with Swedish startup Nordic Air Defence to create a counter-unmanned aerial system (c-UAS) tailored for military vehicles. The partnership, revealed during a defense...

September 18, 2025
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Land Platforms
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BAE Ships First BvS10 Vehicles to EU Allies, UK

BAE Systems has delivered the first three BvS10 armored all-terrain vehicles to Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom as part of a joint acquisition program. The initial deliveries mark...

Taiwan Reveals First Missile Co-Built With US

Taiwan has revealed its first domestically produced missile developed in collaboration with a US defense firm, a move that underscores its growing defense partnership with Washington as tensions with...

September 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Spain Buys $847M Upgraded BAM Offshore Vessels

The Spanish government has approved the contracting of Navantia to build two additional Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM) offshore patrol vessels for the navy. These ships will expand the...

September 18, 2025
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US Okays 816 GBU-39B Guided Bomb Sale to Norway

The US State Department has cleared a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Norway involving 816 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Increment I munitions, in a deal valued at approximately...

September 18, 2025
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US Approves $162M MK 54 Torpedo Deal to Norway

The US State Department has authorized a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Norway, covering up to 50 MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedo systems in a deal estimated...

September 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Japan Sends F-15 Jets to NATO Bases in Europe, N. America

Japan has dispatched fighter jets to NATO bases in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany under Operation “Atlantic Eagles.” The mission involves around 180 personnel and...