Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

October 10, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Silvus Adds Tactical Radio to Soldier Gear

Silvus Technologies unveiled the StreamCaster NEXUS, a tactical communications solution for deployed units. Designed for chest mounting, the system provides high-speed video, voice, and data transfer capabilities in mission-critical...

October 10, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Army Taps L3Harris for Manpack Radios

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a $24-million contract to provide AN/PRC-158C NGC2 Gateway Manpack radios for the US Army’s 4th Infantry Division. The radios, a modified Falcon IV AN/PRC-158,...

October 10, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Czech Deal Boosts BAE Defense Logistics

BAE Systems and PragoData have established a partnership to provide advanced Integrated Product Support solutions for the Czech defense sector. The collaboration centers on enhancing management, maintenance, and lifecycle...

October 9, 2025
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Air Platforms

Berlin Clears Major Arms, Jet Purchases

Varjo, a Finnish technology firm, has unveiled new XR-4 mixed reality headsets targeting military and defense training applications. The series includes XR-4 Secure Edition and XR-4 Focal Edition, designed...

October 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Raytheon SPY-6 Chosen for German F127 Fleet

BAE Systems Hägglunds and Rheinmetall have signed an agreement to integrate the 120mm L44A1 low-recoil gun onto the CV90120 light tank, a modernized variant of the CV90 MkIV chassis....

October 9, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Joint Drone Flies in Air and Swims in Water

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $173-million contract to supply eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, along with associated training and maintenance packages. This contract brings the...

October 9, 2025
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Training and Simulation

New Varjo XR-4 Boosts Defense Simulation

Sikorsky, part of Lockheed Martin, has unveiled the Nomad family of next-generation VTOL drones, which merge characteristics of both helicopters and airplanes. Featuring a twin-proprotor design, the drones can...

October 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

New CV90120 Tank Gets BAE-Rheinmetall Gun

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a Phase 1 contract by the US Navy to establish a domestic maintenance program for AN/SPY-1 radar systems, integral to Aegis...

October 9, 2025
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Air Platforms

Air Force Expands Fleet With Grey Wolves

Germany is reported to have secured an order for more than 1,000 Mercedes-Benz Zetros military trucks to enhance Ukraine’s frontline supply and transport capabilities, FAZ reports. The move expands...

October 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New Lockheed VTOL Merges Drone, Helicopter

Sikorsky, part of Lockheed Martin, has introduced the Nomad, a next-generation VTOL drone series that merges helicopter vertical lift capabilities with fixed-wing flight efficiency. Equipped with twin proprotors and...