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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 8, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Shared Patriot System Links Germany, Swiss

Germany and Switzerland are considering joint acquisition of the Patriot air defense system as part of broader efforts to bolster European security and military interoperability. Under the European Sky...

October 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

India, Brazil Discuss Barter Exchange for Aircraft

India and Brazil are reportedly working on a groundbreaking defense deal based on a barter system, allowing both sides to exchange high-value platforms rather than conduct cash-based transactions. Sources...

October 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms

New Giga Steel to Power Korean Naval Fleet

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean and POSCO have entered a strategic partnership to co-develop “giga-class” steel intended to revolutionize the construction of future naval vessels. Hanwha Ocean, known for producing...

October 5, 2025
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Training and Simulation

NATO Shows Strength With Abrams, Challenger

In a capability demonstration, allied armored units paraded American and British battle tanks side by side on NATO’s forward edge, underscoring interoperability and collective deterrence. The American tank leans...

October 2, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

AI Enhances Zeus Missiles With Smart Targeting

A series of defense advancements are underway across multiple nations, focused on missile systems, AI integration, and naval capabilities. A new AI platform has been incorporated into a modular...

October 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

BAE, Forterra Develop Robotic AMPV

Latvia is advancing its domestic defense capabilities through a cooperative project with a major European defense company to build a state-of-the-art ammunition plant. The facility will produce a large...

September 30, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Baltic Firms Unite on Counter-Drone System

Two Baltic defense firms have joined forces to back Europe’s drone defense wall, creating a combined package that merges a mobile counter-drone system with an AI-enabled interceptor. The shield...

September 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

L&T, Bharat Join Hands on Indian Fighter Jet

Two domestic defense leaders have announced a collaboration to develop next-generation fighter jets under the advanced multirole combat aircraft program. The partnership will pool expertise in structural design, systems...

September 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Secures F-35 Deal for 300 Jets

A major defense company has finalized a production contract for hundreds of next-generation stealth fighters, strengthening its role as a global supplier of advanced air combat platforms. The agreement...