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September 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Peru to Buy $3.4B F-16 Jets From US

The US has approved a potential $3.42-billion deal to supply Peru with 12 F-16 Block 70 jets alongside advanced weapons and support systems. The acquisition is expected to reinforce...

September 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Canadian Submarine Bid Backed by Hanwha, Babcock

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean has expanded its Canadian submarine bid, selecting Babcock Canada to manage in-service support. The CPSP program, worth C$60B, will replace Canada’s aging fleet by the...

September 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Drone EW Solution Built by Thales, UK Partner

UK-based Autonomous Devices and Thales are jointly developing the EW-UAS1 drone-based EW system. It combines maneuverable UAVs with Thales’ payloads to conduct jamming, detection, and countermeasure missions. The solution...

September 15, 2025
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Air Platforms

South Korea Plans KF-21 Stealth Upgrade

Seoul has unveiled a phased upgrade for the KF-21 Boramae, investing nearly half a billion dollars into stealth features such as weapons bay integration and advanced sensors. Earlier phases...

September 15, 2025
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Land Platforms

Third Abrams Batch Delivered to Poland

The US has delivered 38 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks to Poland, marking the largest single shipment under a major 2022 arms contract. The deal covers 250 tanks in total,...

September 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Poland to Host 155mm Shell Facility

PGZ and BAE Systems are partnering to create a modern artillery ammunition factory in Poland. Set to open by 2028, the facility will use advanced automation to raise shell...

September 15, 2025
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Land Platforms

TRACKX ATV Launched by Patria

Patria’s TRACKX is a 15.5-ton tracked all-terrain vehicle optimized for harsh conditions such as snow, forest, and water. The vehicle accommodates 12 personnel, including crew, while meeting NATO protection...

September 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

New Sentry 6161 Radio Unveiled by DTC

Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) has unveiled the Sentry 6161, a software-driven radio designed for frontline adaptability. Capable of operating on diverse bands and networks, it offers redundancy with multiple...

September 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Battlefield UGV With 3-Minute Refuel Debuts

A joint project by Poland’s Lechmar and France’s H2X-Defense has yielded Hermione, a UGV powered by hydrogen fuel cells. With rapid three-minute refueling, the vehicle carries hydrogen in certified...

September 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

JUMP Drone Gets Arkeus Hyperspectral Radar

AV and Arkeus have integrated the AI-powered Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) onto the JUMP 20 UAS, advancing wide-area surveillance and reconnaissance missions. HSOR’s hyperspectral imaging analyzes light patterns to...