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October 7, 2025
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‘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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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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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...

100th CAPTAS Sonar Order Marks Thales Feat

Thales has reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 100th Combined Active-Passive Towed Array Sonar (CAPTAS) system to an undisclosed customer, reinforcing its status as a global...

AK-630 Guns Boost India’s Border Defense

The Indian Army is expediting procurement of six AK-630 rotary air defense guns from state-owned Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited to strengthen protection along border towns vulnerable to...

US Army Backs FN Smart Grenade Launcher

FN America has secured a $2 million U.S. Army contract to advance its prototype under the Precision Grenadier System (PGS) initiative — a program designed to redefine the squad-level...

October 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Rheinmetall, Milrem UGVs Tested in Japan

Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has initiated evaluation trials of two European-made unmanned ground vehicles — the Rheinmetall Mission Master SP and Milrem Robotics’ THeMIS — to assess their...

October 6, 2025
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Airbus H160 Joins French Training Program

France’s Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has officially inducted the Airbus H160 helicopter into service at its military test pilot academy, EPNER, marking another milestone in the modernization of...

October 6, 2025
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Tennessee Firm to Build New Drone Engine

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $13.6 million contract to Tennessee-based Minco Technologies to design and demonstrate a breakthrough drone propulsion system that promises substantial fuel efficiency gains....