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October 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Pakistan Expands Naval Reach with Advanced Hovercraft Systems

In a significant boost to its coastal defense and amphibious operations, Pakistan has inducted three 2400 TD hovercraft into its Marines. These advanced platforms expand operational reach across the...

October 26, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Pentagon Greenlights Castelion Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile for Deployment

Castelion announced integration awards from the U.S. Army and Navy for its Blackbeard hypersonic family and confirmed upcoming live-fire demonstrations to accelerate adoption. The effort is structured as a...

October 25, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

€50 Million Latvia–Germany Contract Finalized for Skorpion 2 Systems

Latvia has concluded a €50 million procurement deal with Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence for the Skorpion 2 remote mine-laying system and AT2+ anti-tank mines. The acquisition is aimed at...

October 25, 2025
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Air Platforms

Türkiye Eyes Eurofighter Jets Deal with Qatar as German Restrictions Ease

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has intensified efforts to secure 24 used Eurofighter Typhoons from Qatar, while Türkiye simultaneously negotiates a separate acquisition of new-build jets and Meteor air-to-air missiles....

October 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

South Korean Chunmoo Launchers Selected by Estonia to Complement HIMARS Fleet

Estonia has finalized a defense agreement with South Korea to procure the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), boosting its deep-strike and deterrence capabilities. Manufactured by Hanwha Aerospace,...

October 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Germany Signs $2.3 Billion Spike Missile Procurement with NATO Facilitation

Germany has agreed to purchase Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel under a €2 billion ($2.3 billion) deal facilitated by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency. The agreement was...

October 24, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Anduril Acquires AIRS, Enhancing Infrared Sensor Capabilities

Anduril Industries has acquired American Infrared Solutions (AIRS) to expand its portfolio of infrared sensors and cooled camera technologies, strengthening its position in the defense, aerospace, and industrial imaging...

October 22, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Gore Develops New Thermal Jacket for US Soldiers

Gore is developing a single-layer all-weather insulation jacket for the U.S. Army’s Soldier Enhanced Program, replacing the current two-layer system. The jacket weighs 482 grams, reduces pack volume by...

October 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

Boeing Wins $461M Deal for CH-47F Chinooks

The U.S. Army has ordered nine CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters from Boeing for $461 million to modernize its heavy-lift fleet. The order covers production Lots 4 and 5,...

October 21, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lithuania Receives Two New Black Hawks

The Lithuanian Armed Forces have taken delivery of their first two UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters out of an order of four placed in 2020, with additional equipment, training, and...