September, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

September 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Procurement & Contracts

816 GBU-39B Bombs Approved for Norway

The United States has formally cleared a potential $113 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Norway involving 816 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs (SDBs), a move that strengthens Oslo’s precision...

September 18, 2025
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Land Platforms
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BvS10 Vehicles Reach Sweden, Germany, UK

BAE Systems has announced the first deliveries of its BvS10 armored all-terrain vehicles under a landmark joint procurement agreement involving Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The contract, which...

US Army Taps Kopin for AR MicroLEDs

The US Army has awarded Kopin Corporation a $15.4-million contract to develop and deliver next-generation “ultra-bright, full-color” MicroLED augmented reality (AR) displays, a step that could transform battlefield vision...

September 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Spain Buys New Upgraded BAM OPVs

The Spanish government has given the green light for the acquisition of two new Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM) offshore patrol vessels, to be designed and constructed by Navantia....

BAE CV90s to Get GPS Anti-Jam From Raytheon UK

Raytheon UK has secured a contract from BAE Systems to supply its Landshield Plus GPS anti-jamming system for integration into the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle. The deal focuses on...

September 17, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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UK to Enhance Firepower of L111A1 HMG

Britain’s L111A1 heavy machine gun will undergo a substantial upgrade under a new contract valued at £20 million ($27.3 million) with FN Herstal, reinforcing the Ministry of Defense’s commitment...

September 17, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Navantia Launches Early F-110 Frigate

Spain has celebrated a milestone in naval modernization with the launch of the F-111 Bonifaz, the first of five F-110-class frigates designed to strengthen the Spanish Navy’s capabilities. Launched...

September 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Japanese F-15s Deployed to NATO Europe, N. America

Japan has initiated Operation “Atlantic Eagles,” deploying a contingent of aircraft and personnel to strengthen its defense ties with NATO. The mission involves 180 troops and eight aircraft, including...

Netherlands to Get $570M AMRAAM Missiles

The United States has authorized a prospective foreign military sale to the Netherlands valued at approximately $570 million, featuring RTX’s AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs). The deal...

September 17, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

UK Submarines to Get Next-Gen Sonar

Thales and BAE Systems have announced the next phase of their strategic partnership, aimed at delivering cutting-edge sonar technologies for the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet. This collaboration, which builds...