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September 21, 2025
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Air Platforms

China’s J-20 debuts in static display as 300th jet rolls out

China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) gave its most advanced combat aircraft, the J-20 stealth fighter, its first-ever public static display at the 2025 Changchun Air Show. Traditionally...

September 20, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Russia debuts Sarma 300mm launcher on KamAZ-63501 truck

Russian defense industry has unveiled a new configuration of the 9A52-4 Sarma multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) at the Motovilikhinskiye Zavody plant in Perm, with senior officials in attendance....

September 20, 2025
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Land Platforms

Norway adds 24 K9 VIDAR howitzers for Arctic defense

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a new agreement with Norway’s Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) for the supply of 24 additional K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers, bringing the total number of systems...

September 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

Brazil mulls Gripen deal to replace old F-5 fighter fleet

Brazil is moving forward with advanced negotiations with Sweden to purchase up to 12 second-hand Saab Gripen C/D fighter jets. The acquisition is intended as an interim solution to...

September 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

September 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

PDW Wins $20M US Army Deal for Quadcopter Drones

The US Army has awarded PDW a contract worth $20.9 million to supply its C100 quadcopter drones along with a suite of Multi-Mission Payloads. This award marks the third...

September 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

NATO Ally Purchases Edge Autonomy’s Stalker UAS

Edge Autonomy, a subsidiary of Redwire, has secured a contract to deliver its Stalker uncrewed aerial system (UAS) to an undisclosed European NATO member state. The deal includes delivery...

September 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Denmark, Ukraine Form Joint Firm for Drone Building

A Ukrainian-American investment consortium, MITS Capital, has announced the creation of a new Danish-Ukrainian defense enterprise, consolidating several of Ukraine’s leading drone and defense technology firms under one umbrella....

September 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Taiwan Unveils ‘Strong Bow’ Missile for 70-Km Altitude

Taiwan has officially introduced its newest anti-ballistic missile system, named Strong Bow, a platform designed to counter advanced aerial threats. The system is engineered to intercept high-flying cruise munitions,...

September 19, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

India, Spain Install First Lanza-N Radar on Navy Ship

Spanish defense firm Indra and India’s Tata Advanced Systems have successfully commissioned the first Lanza-N radar system aboard an Indian Navy warship. The long-range 3D radar, tailored for air...