October, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

October 8, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Shared Patriot System Links Germany, Swiss

Germany and Switzerland are considering joint acquisition of the Patriot air defense system as part of broader efforts to bolster European security and military interoperability. Under the European Sky...

India Orders Anti-Drone Units From Paras

Paras Anti-Drone Technologies has secured a 461.9 million rupee ($5.2 million) contract from India’s Ministry of Defense to supply state-of-the-art counter-drone systems. These systems utilize radio frequency jamming and...

Australia Taps EOS for Redback Weapons

Hanwha Defence Australia has awarded Electro Optic Systems (EOS) a 108-million Australian dollar contract to deliver R400 Remote Weapon Systems for the LAND 400 Phase 3 program, marking a...

Ukraine Gets Thales Airburst Rockets

Thales Belgium’s introduction of the 70mm FZ123 airburst rocket represents a strategic advancement in counter-UAV technology, targeting Shahed-class and similar drones. Each warhead contains thousands of small steel pellets...

October 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

US Firm Tests Balloon-Based Glide Kit for Strikes

Virginia-based defense technology company Aventra has secured $3 million in funding to develop a next-generation system that converts unguided munitions into AI-controlled long-range weapons capable of traveling up to...

Pyongyang Unveils New Pantsir-Type Missile Defense

During its Defense Development 2025 exhibition, North Korea revealed a new short-range air defense system that closely mirrors Russia’s Pantsir in both appearance and configuration. The resemblance was immediately...

October 7, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

‘Rudra Brigade’ Embodies India’s Modern Battle Shift

The Indian Army has established the Rudra Brigade, an advanced combat formation crafted to enhance operational agility, precision, and speed across multiple battle domains. The move underscores India’s commitment...

October 7, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Swedish Air Force Adds Four C-390 Millennium Jets

Sweden has officially joined the list of nations operating Embraer’s C-390 Millennium, acquiring four aircraft as part of its air mobility modernization drive. The move aligns Stockholm with Austria...

October 7, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

India, Brazil Discuss Barter Exchange for Aircraft

India and Brazil are reportedly working on a groundbreaking defense deal based on a barter system, allowing both sides to exchange high-value platforms rather than conduct cash-based transactions. Sources...

New Italian Naval Gun Combines AI, Power

Leonardo has unveiled the Lionfish 30, a next-generation remotely operated naval turret integrating artificial intelligence to deliver superior target acquisition, precision, and operational autonomy. Developed under the Italian Navy’s...