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October 30, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Agile Defense Secures $44M US Navy IT Deal

Agile Defense has announced its participation as a key subcontractor under a $44-million US Navy program aimed at modernizing and securing the Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) global information technology...

October 30, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Asio to Deliver Taurus Battle System to IDF

Asio Technologies has completed the development of an advanced version of its Taurus battle management system, designed specifically for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Known within the IDF as...

October 30, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed to Equip Saildrone USVs With JAGM

Lockheed Martin has announced a $50 million strategic investment in Saildrone to integrate its JAGM Quad Launcher onto the Saildrone Surveyor unmanned surface vehicle (USV). The integration effort, to...

October 30, 2025
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Land Platforms

Spain OKs $305M Pizarro IFV Modernization Plan

Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a €261.8 million ($305 million) program to modernize 121 Pizarro infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) currently serving in the Spanish Army. The effort, which...

October 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

Italy Orders 29 More AW249 Attack Helicopters

The Italian Ministry of Defence has initiated a parliamentary process to authorize the purchase of 29 additional AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) attack helicopters for the Italian Army. The deal, valued...

October 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

GE, Poland Partner for F110 Engine MRO Support

American engine manufacturer GE Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Poland’s Military Aviation Works No. 2 (WZL-2) to strengthen the country’s capabilities in F110 engine maintenance,...

October 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Bulgaria, Rheinmetall Open New Ammo Plant for EU

Bulgaria and German defense giant Rheinmetall have signed a €1 billion ($1.1 billion) agreement to establish a major ammunition and gunpowder production facility in the country’s Sopot region. The...

October 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Volatus Buys Caliburn’s Advanced Drone Tech Assets

Canadian aerospace company Volatus Aerospace has finalized the acquisition of advanced remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) technologies from UK-based Caliburn Holdings for 2 million Canadian dollars ($1.4 million). The...

October 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Croatia, Slovenia Develop Komodo Air Defense Robot

Croatian robotics firm DOK-ING has partnered with Slovenia’s Valhalla to develop a next-generation unmanned ground combat system combining mobility, firepower, and air defense capabilities. The collaborative platform aims to...

October 29, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Czech Forces Receive US Gentex Helmets Under NATO Deal

The Czech Republic has chosen US-based Gentex Corporation to provide advanced ballistic helmets and communication headsets as part of a large-scale modernization of its military gear. The contract, valued...