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October 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

Sweden Buys Four C-390 Millennium Airlifters

Sweden has finalized the purchase of four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer, marking a major step in its ongoing airlift modernization effort. The move places...

October 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

India, Brazil Mull Barter Pact for Combat Aircraft

India and Brazil are reportedly negotiating a landmark defense barter deal that could allow both nations to exchange military platforms instead of making cash payments. According to local sources,...

October 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Italy’s AI Naval Turret Revamps 30mm Weapon

Leonardo has unveiled the Lionfish 30, an advanced AI-enabled remotely operated naval weapon system, marking a major step in the Italian Navy’s fleet modernization program. Designed to enhance precision,...

October 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

India Ramps Up AK-630 Guns for Border Defense

The Indian Army is fast-tracking the acquisition of six AK-630 air defense guns to enhance protection in sensitive regions recently targeted during border skirmishes with Pakistan. The procurement will...

October 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

US Army Invests in FN’s Smart Grenade Launcher

The US Army has selected FN America for a $2-million contract to advance its Precision Grenadier System (PGS) prototype, a program aimed at enhancing infantry lethality with precision grenade...

October 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Japan Tests Rheinmetall, Milrem Robotic Vehicles

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has started field trials of two European-developed unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) as part of its ongoing efforts to expand automation and robotic integration...

October 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

USAF Picks Firm for Fuel-Efficient Drone Engine

The U.S. Air Force has selected Minco Technologies, a Tennessee-based engineering firm, to develop and demonstrate a next-generation drone engine under a $13.6 million contract aimed at dramatically improving...

October 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms

South Korea Unveils Giga-Class Steel for Warships

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean and POSCO have entered a partnership to develop giga-class steel — a next-generation material designed to enhance the strength and performance of future naval vessels....

October 6, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Thales Secures 100th CAPTAS Sonar for ASW

Thales has achieved a major milestone with the receipt of its 100th order for the Combined Active-Passive Towed Array Sonar (CAPTAS) system. The order, placed by an undisclosed customer,...

October 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

France Adds H160 Helicopter for Pilot Training

France has taken delivery of a new Airbus H160 helicopter, adding it to the training fleet of EPNER, the nation’s military test pilot academy operated under the defense procurement...