2025 - Weeklydefencenews

October 29, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

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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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

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...

October 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

First Defense Deal Signed for HAV’s Airlander 10 Hybrid Airships

Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has secured reservations for three Airlander 10 hybrid airships — the first order to adapt the platform for defense operations. An unnamed defense contractor placed...

October 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Malaysia, South Korea Partner on Advanced Weapons Collaboration

South Korea and Malaysia have formalized a defense cooperation pact aimed at advancing joint efforts in weapons development and military modernization. The agreement establishes a government-to-government framework to guide...

October 28, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Hyundai-HII Collaboration Set to Strengthen US Shipbuilding

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a new agreement to cooperate on commercial and defense shipbuilding, expanding overall US naval production capacity. The...

October 28, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

AAP-Tr Marks India’s Leap in Tracked Infantry Warfare Systems

After months of construction, Tata Advanced Systems revealed the Advanced Armored Platform – Tracked (AAP-Tr), its concept for India’s next-generation infantry combat vehicle. Built on a V-hull chassis, the...

October 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Norway Deploys First Valkyrie Swarm Supplied by Six Robotics

The Norwegian Army has taken delivery of its first Valkyrie drone swarm from Six Robotics, marking a major step in integrating autonomous systems into its ground operations. The delivery...

Anduril, Poland to Jointly Build Barracuda-500M in Country

Poland will co-develop and produce Anduril’s autonomous air systems, including a locally built variant of the Barracuda-500M cruise missile. A memorandum of understanding signed between state-owned Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa...