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September 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Norway to Buy $162M MK 54 Torpedoes

The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Norway involving the MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedo system, valued at $162 million, reinforcing defense...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Anti-Drone System From Volvo, Nordic

Volvo Defense has teamed up with Swedish startup Nordic Air Defence to co-develop a counter-unmanned aerial system (c-UAS) designed for integration with military vehicles, unveiling details at a major...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

New $10M Radar Project Approved at Eglin

The US House of Representatives has approved $10 million in funding for the development of an advanced radar system at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, designed to expand America’s...

September 18, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Taiwan, US Partner Deliver First Missile

Taiwan has revealed its first domestically produced missile designed in collaboration with a US defense contractor, underscoring closer military-technology ties with Washington amid heightened tensions with China. The missile,...

September 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

816 GBU-39B Bombs Approved for Norway

The United States has formally cleared a potential $113 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Norway involving 816 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs (SDBs), a move that strengthens Oslo’s precision...

September 18, 2025
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Land Platforms

BvS10 Vehicles Reach Sweden, Germany, UK

BAE Systems has announced the first deliveries of its BvS10 armored all-terrain vehicles under a landmark joint procurement agreement involving Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The contract, which...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Army Taps Kopin for AR MicroLEDs

The US Army has awarded Kopin Corporation a $15.4-million contract to develop and deliver next-generation “ultra-bright, full-color” MicroLED augmented reality (AR) displays, a step that could transform battlefield vision...

September 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Spain Buys New Upgraded BAM OPVs

The Spanish government has given the green light for the acquisition of two new Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM) offshore patrol vessels, to be designed and constructed by Navantia....

September 17, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

BAE CV90s to Get GPS Anti-Jam From Raytheon UK

Raytheon UK has secured a contract from BAE Systems to supply its Landshield Plus GPS anti-jamming system for integration into the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle. The deal focuses on...

September 17, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

UK to Enhance Firepower of L111A1 HMG

Britain’s L111A1 heavy machine gun will undergo a substantial upgrade under a new contract valued at £20 million ($27.3 million) with FN Herstal, reinforcing the Ministry of Defense’s commitment...