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September 26, 2025
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Air Platforms

RTAF Inducts More Airbus H225 Helicopters

A defense aviation force in Asia has reinforced its fleet with new medium-lift helicopters designed for multiple missions, particularly humanitarian assistance and emergency support. The platforms join a broader...

September 26, 2025
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Air Platforms

Bombardier Delivers 9th BACN to USAF

Another high-altitude communications aircraft has joined the fleet of the national air service. Converted from a civilian jet, the platform acts as a node to bridge voice and data...

September 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Austal Hands Over 9th Patrol Boat to Navy

Another vessel from a modern patrol boat class has entered service with a southern hemisphere naval force. Produced at a local shipyard, the platform features upgraded electronic systems and...

September 26, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Sweden Secures Piorun Missile Deal With Poland

The country in Scandinavia is enhancing its short-range air defense with new portable missile systems produced domestically. Equipped with advanced targeting and thermal sighting, the launchers can intercept various...

September 25, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Germany, Belgium Buy Theon Thermal Clip-Ons

A European armament organization has contracted a Cyprus-based supplier to deliver a next-generation thermal clip-on, marking a pragmatic move to upgrade frontline optics without scrapping installed sights. The initial...

September 25, 2025
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Air Platforms

97 Domestically Made Fighters: India Inks $7B Deal

The government has committed to one of the largest single orders of domestically designed fighters, signing up for 97 LCA Mk-1A aircraft in a roughly $7 billion deal that...

September 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US, Poland Award Raytheon $1.7B Radar Deal

A $1.7 billion contract has been finalized to provide the US Army and Poland with nine LTAMDS radars and associated support. This new radar system, designed with 360-degree AESA...

September 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Kratos Named Exclusive Maker of Chaparral Drone

The Chaparral cargo drone is set for scaled US production following a five-year exclusive manufacturing partnership between its California-based developer and a leading defense prime. Initially produced in Sacramento...

September 24, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Simulated Grenades, Mines Upgrade Army Training

Florida-based Serious Simulations was given a $28 million contract by the US Army to create simulated mines and grenades for training. The new training mines and grenades have genuine...

September 24, 2025
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Air Platforms

US Foreign Sale Deal Signed for A-29 Aircraft

The Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has agreed to buy an A-29 Super Tucano light assault aircraft from Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer. Prior to an expected US Foreign Military Sales...