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September 1, 2025
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Air Platforms

F-16s in Poland to Get Viper Shield EW

The Polish Air Force has selected L3Harris’ Viper Shield EW suite for its fleet of F-16s, rejecting Northrop’s IVEWS offer. The upgrade transitions Block 52 fighters toward Block 70...

September 1, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Drone Connector Deal Awarded to Mobix Labs

Mobix Labs is delivering advanced EMI-resistant connectors for military drones, enhancing GPS reliability and secure communications. The same components are employed in tactical jets. The announcement coincides with progress...

September 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Sweden Taps Saab for Large Underwater Drone

Saab has secured a $6.3M Swedish contract to design and test a large autonomous underwater drone. Equipped with seabed-mapping sensors and threat-detection tech, the LUUV will run on Saab’s...

September 1, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Air Force Builds $211M Comms Hub in Guam

The Pentagon has allocated $211M for a new communications hub at Andersen AFB in Guam, awarding the contract to Nan Inc. Initial construction is funded with $91.3M, while NAVFAC...

September 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Gereon UGV Unveiled by ARX Robotics

ARX Robotics has presented its combat-ready Gereon UGV, developed for deployment in high-risk missions. Built on the Gereon RCS base, the platform incorporates AI features and the Mithra system,...

September 1, 2025
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Soldier Systems

New Chinese AR Goggles Enable Tank Vision

The Chinese military is fielding augmented reality goggles for tank and IFV operators, allowing crews to “see through” their vehicles’ armor. Linked to exterior cameras, the system provides a...

September 1, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

US Delivers MK 48 Torpedoes to Taiwan by 2028

Following setbacks, Taiwan will receive Mk 48 Mod 6 AT torpedoes from the US in phased deliveries from 2026 to 2028. The $178M deal includes simulators and 24 torpedoes,...

September 1, 2025
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Naval Platforms

BAE Systems Wins Norway Frigate Order

Norway has finalized a $10B defense contract with BAE Systems to acquire five to six advanced Type 26 frigates, marking a deepened naval alliance with Britain. The deal outpaced...

August 31, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Denmark Bolsters Air Defense With PAC-3 MSE

Denmark has been cleared to purchase Patriot PAC-3 MSE air and missile defense systems worth $8.5 billion. The deal provides missiles, fire control systems, radar sets, and training infrastructure,...

August 31, 2025
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Naval Platforms

First LCU 1710 Landing Ship Joins US Navy Fleet

In Alabama, Austal USA launched LCU 1710, the lead vessel of the Navy’s LCU-1700-class. The design improves on decades-old predecessors by offering greater durability, flexibility, and transport efficiency. With...