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$1.7B Order Placed for APKWS II Guided Rockets

BAE Systems has secured a major $1.743 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the production of as many as 55,000 APKWS II guided rockets. Deliveries will run through 2031, supporting U.S....

Ukraine to Get $825M Missiles From US

Washington has authorized the potential transfer of 3,350 ERAM air-launched missiles valued at $825 million to Ukraine. The package, supported by European partners and guaranteed by U.S. financial backing,...

August 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Iron Beam Laser Weapon Adapted for Aerial Platforms

Reports suggest Taiwan will produce over 1,300 Kuai Chi unmanned surface craft to strengthen maritime defenses. These USVs are envisioned for swarm operations, intelligence gathering, and sea denial missions,...

August 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Modular EW System Prototype Slated for US Army 2026

A next-generation electronic warfare system, known as the Modular Mission Payload (MMP), will be prototyped by the US Army starting in 2026. The system is part of a broader...

India Rolls Out Indigenous Air Defense With Lasers

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out the first flight test of the IADWS, India’s latest integrated air defense shield. The system incorporates surface-to-air missiles, short-range...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

$1B Defense Industry Partnership by Bulgaria, Germany

A defense collaboration between Bulgaria and Germany, valued at over $1.1 billion, is set to transform the Balkan defense sector. Under the partnership, Bulgaria will host advanced production facilities...

August 26, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

F-35 Program Secures $2.8B Engines From Pratt & Whitney

RTX-owned Pratt & Whitney has finalized a multi-year engine deal valued at $2.8 billion to deliver F135 engines for the global F-35 program. The contract spans 141 propulsion units...

August 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Taiwan to Mass-Produce 1,300 Kuai Chi USVs

Taipei has announced a bold plan to deploy over 1,300 Kuai Chi unmanned surface vessels within five years, reflecting its strategy to bolster asymmetric maritime capabilities. The USVs will...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Copperhead ‘Plug-and-Launch’ Weapon Unveiled by UK, Australia

Canberra and London are deepening defense ties through the Copperhead project, a collaborative effort to design a field-adaptable missile system. Combining Australia’s Sharktooth small missile with the UK’s modular...

Red 6 AR Chosen to Train F-16 Pilots in Sim Combat

The USAF is introducing augmented reality combat training with Red 6’s ATARS system, designed to let pilots fly against virtual adversaries in real-time airspace. Integrated into the F-16 Fighting...