October, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

KAI, LG Create Micro-LED Displays for Simulators

LG Electronics and Korea Aerospace Industries have agreed to jointly develop next-generation flight simulator displays using LG’s Magnit micro-LED technology. The system features a 3.9-meter curved screen that enhances...

October 22, 2025
Admin
Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

South Korea, AV Team to Expand Military Drones

AeroVironment and Korean Air have partnered to develop a tactical unmanned aerial system for South Korea, centered on the JUMP 20 drone. The fixed-wing VTOL UAS supports long-range operations...

October 22, 2025
Admin
Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Wins $461M Deal for CH-47F Chinooks

The U.S. Army has ordered nine CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters from Boeing for $461 million to modernize its heavy-lift fleet. The order covers production Lots 4 and 5,...

October 22, 2025
Admin
Combat Service and Support Equipment
R&D

Cockerill Refits 100 Military Trucks for Ukraine

Belgian firm John Cockerill Defense will convert 113 military vehicles into ambulances for Ukraine, including 11 BV-206 all-terrain vehicles and 102 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U4000 trucks. Deliveries are planned from...

October 22, 2025
Admin
Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Next-Gen Wingman Drone Developed for US Jets

Boeing revealed plans for the Collaborative Combat Rotorcraft (CxR), an autonomous tiltrotor drone intended to act as a wingman for U.S. military aircraft. Designed for multiple roles, including logistical...

Israel Debuts Long-Range LAHAT ALPHA Missile

Israel Aerospace Industries has unveiled the LAHAT ALPHA, a next-generation laser-guided anti-tank missile capable of engaging targets over 20 kilometers away. Weighing 25 kg and measuring 2 meters, it...

Moscow Unveils Multik to Counter Ukraine Drones

Developed by the Gradient Research Institute, Russia’s new electronic warfare system—named “Multik”—is designed specifically to protect helicopters against swarm attacks from Ukrainian first-person view (FPV) drones. The system works...

October 21, 2025
Admin
Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

India Secures $75M Deal for Night Vision Gear

MKU Limited has secured a ₹6.6 billion ($75 million) contract from the Indian Army to provide 29,762 Netro NW 3000 Night Vision Weapon Sights, marking a significant milestone as...

October 21, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Korea’s Hyundai Eyes Greek Submarine Project

Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea has officially submitted its submarine designs in competition for the Hellenic Navy’s multibillion-euro naval modernization initiative targeting fleet enhancement and advanced maritime capabilities....

Saab to Upgrade Spanish Arthur Radar Fleet

Saab has received a NATO contract worth around 540 million Swedish kronor ($57 million) to upgrade the service life of the Spanish Army’sArthurartillery radar systems. The contract, managed by...