2025 - Weeklydefencenews

September 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Austal Hands Over 9th Patrol Boat to Navy

Another vessel from a modern patrol boat class has entered service with a southern hemisphere naval force. Produced at a local shipyard, the platform features upgraded electronic systems and...

Army Expands 155mm Ammo Stocks With $640M

To strengthen its ammunition supply chain, the national land force has awarded a significant contract for artillery shells. The purchase supports both domestic use and allied requirements under a...

September 26, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Bombardier Delivers 9th BACN to USAF

Another high-altitude communications aircraft has joined the fleet of the national air service. Converted from a civilian jet, the platform acts as a node to bridge voice and data...

Army Adds $14M for Barrett MK22 Rifles

The modernization of precision weapons continues as the national army orders more conversion kits for its recently adopted sniper rifle. The firearm’s adaptable design allows for rapid changes between...

September 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

New Reactors to Power India’s Nuclear Subs

A major step in submarine propulsion is underway as a national atomic research center develops compact nuclear reactors for maritime use. These power plants will give underwater vessels significantly...

September 26, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

RTAF Inducts More Airbus H225 Helicopters

A defense aviation force in Asia has reinforced its fleet with new medium-lift helicopters designed for multiple missions, particularly humanitarian assistance and emergency support. The platforms join a broader...

September 26, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Bumech to Produce OTT Armored Cars Locally

A new industrial cooperation is set to reshape the defense sector in Europe as a local company partners with a South African manufacturer to produce armored platforms closer to...

September 25, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

MIAAD 120mm Laser Mortar Unveiled for Precision Strikes

A new 120mm laser-guided mortar round was unveiled as a compact precision option designed to upgrade the lethality and accuracy of standard mortar units. Unlike bespoke precision munitions that...

September 25, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

97 Domestically Made Fighters: India Inks $7B Deal

The government has committed to one of the largest single orders of domestically designed fighters, signing up for 97 LCA Mk-1A aircraft in a roughly $7 billion deal that...

September 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

New BlackSea USV Boosts Payload and Power

The new Modular Attack Surface Craft marks a shift in thinking about unmanned combatants: design the hull around payload and power first, then fit the mission packages. The MASC...