October, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

October 9, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Berlin Clears Major Arms, Jet Purchases

Varjo, a Finnish technology firm, has unveiled new XR-4 mixed reality headsets targeting military and defense training applications. The series includes XR-4 Secure Edition and XR-4 Focal Edition, designed...

Raytheon SPY-6 Chosen for German F127 Fleet

BAE Systems Hägglunds and Rheinmetall have signed an agreement to integrate the 120mm L44A1 low-recoil gun onto the CV90120 light tank, a modernized variant of the CV90 MkIV chassis....

October 9, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Joint Drone Flies in Air and Swims in Water

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $173-million contract to supply eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, along with associated training and maintenance packages. This contract brings the...

New Varjo XR-4 Boosts Defense Simulation

Sikorsky, part of Lockheed Martin, has unveiled the Nomad family of next-generation VTOL drones, which merge characteristics of both helicopters and airplanes. Featuring a twin-proprotor design, the drones can...

October 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

New CV90120 Tank Gets BAE-Rheinmetall Gun

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a Phase 1 contract by the US Navy to establish a domestic maintenance program for AN/SPY-1 radar systems, integral to Aegis...

October 9, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Air Force Expands Fleet With Grey Wolves

Germany is reported to have secured an order for more than 1,000 Mercedes-Benz Zetros military trucks to enhance Ukraine’s frontline supply and transport capabilities, FAZ reports. The move expands...

October 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

New Lockheed VTOL Merges Drone, Helicopter

Sikorsky, part of Lockheed Martin, has introduced the Nomad, a next-generation VTOL drone series that merges helicopter vertical lift capabilities with fixed-wing flight efficiency. Equipped with twin proprotors and...

US Navy Awards Kratos AN/SPY-1 Upgrade Deal

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a Phase 1 contract by the US Navy to establish an in-house sustainment program for the AN/SPY-1 radar, a cornerstone sensor...

Secret Deal Sends Trucks From Germany to Ukraine

Germany has quietly secured a significant order exceeding 1,000 Mercedes-Benz Zetros military trucks for Ukraine, supplementing roughly 340 vehicles previously delivered since Russia’s invasion began, according to FAZ. Reportedly...

October 8, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Marotta to Power Bell’s New Assault Helo

Bell Textron has selected Marotta Controls to supply a power inverter for the US Army’s MV-75 FLRAA, supporting the aircraft’s advanced onboard systems while preserving its lightweight and energy-efficient...