October, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

October 30, 2025
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Italy Expands AW249 Attack Helicopter Fleet

Italy’s Ministry of Defence has formally initiated steps to secure parliamentary authorization for the acquisition of 29 new AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) helicopters, marking a key milestone in the country’s...

October 30, 2025
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GE Aerospace, Poland Partner on F110 MRO

GE Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Poland’s Military Aviation Works No. 2 (WZL-2), part of the state-owned PGZ Group, to jointly develop a maintenance, repair,...

October 29, 2025
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New Bulgaria-Germany Ammo Factory Strengthens EU Defense

Bulgaria has partnered with German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall to establish a new ammunition and gunpowder production complex valued at more than one billion euros. The facility will be located...

October 29, 2025
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Volatus Acquires Caliburn’s Advanced Drone Tech

Canadian aerospace firm Volatus Aerospace has acquired a portfolio of remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) technologies from UK-based Caliburn Holdings for 2 million Canadian dollars. The acquisition includes aircraft...

African Air Force Gets Israeli Defense System

Israel-based BIRD Aerosystems has completed the delivery and installation of its Advanced Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) for an undisclosed African nation’s air force. The systems have been fitted...

October 29, 2025
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NATO Secures US Gentex Helmets for Czech Troops

The Czech Republic has selected American defense company Gentex Corporation to supply advanced ballistic helmets and integrated communication headsets for its armed forces. The contract, worth over one billion...

October 29, 2025
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First Turkish-Made Altay Tank Enters Service

Turkey has delivered its first BMC Altay main battle tanks to its army, marking a significant achievement in the country’s indigenous defense manufacturing program. The handover ceremony, led by...

October 29, 2025
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Komodo Robot Evolved Into Air Defense System

A new collaborative defense project between Croatia’s DOK-ING and Slovenia’s Valhalla has produced an advanced robotic combat system capable of integrating short-range air defense and ground warfare operations. The...

Saab Wins US Army Order for Giraffe 1X Radars

The US Army has chosen Saab to deliver its Giraffe 1X radar systems under a contract worth about $46 million. Though the number of systems has not been disclosed,...

October 28, 2025
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Hanwha-KIMS Alliance Drives South Korea’s Aircraft Engine Progress

The Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) and Hanwha Aerospace have launched a joint research center in Changwon to advance the development of core materials for aircraft engines. The...