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October 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Ukraine Gets Thales Airburst Rockets

Thales Belgium’s introduction of the 70mm FZ123 airburst rocket represents a strategic advancement in counter-UAV technology, targeting Shahed-class and similar drones. Each warhead contains thousands of small steel pellets...

October 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Australia Taps EOS for Redback Weapons

Hanwha Defence Australia has awarded Electro Optic Systems (EOS) a 108-million Australian dollar contract to deliver R400 Remote Weapon Systems for the LAND 400 Phase 3 program, marking a...

October 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

India Orders Anti-Drone Units From Paras

Paras Anti-Drone Technologies has secured a 461.9 million rupee ($5.2 million) contract from India’s Ministry of Defense to supply state-of-the-art counter-drone systems. These systems utilize radio frequency jamming and...

October 8, 2025
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Air Platforms

Marotta to Power Bell’s New Assault Helo

Bell Textron has selected Marotta Controls to supply a power inverter for the US Army’s MV-75 FLRAA, supporting the aircraft’s advanced onboard systems while preserving its lightweight and energy-efficient...

October 8, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Secret Deal Sends Trucks From Germany to Ukraine

Germany has quietly secured a significant order exceeding 1,000 Mercedes-Benz Zetros military trucks for Ukraine, supplementing roughly 340 vehicles previously delivered since Russia’s invasion began, according to FAZ. Reportedly...

October 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

Swedish Air Force Adds Four C-390 Millennium Jets

Sweden has officially joined the list of nations operating Embraer’s C-390 Millennium, acquiring four aircraft as part of its air mobility modernization drive. The move aligns Stockholm with Austria...

October 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Tennessee Firm to Build New Drone Engine

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $13.6 million contract to Tennessee-based Minco Technologies to design and demonstrate a breakthrough drone propulsion system that promises substantial fuel efficiency gains....

October 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus H160 Joins French Training Program

France’s Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has officially inducted the Airbus H160 helicopter into service at its military test pilot academy, EPNER, marking another milestone in the modernization of...

October 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Rheinmetall, Milrem UGVs Tested in Japan

Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has initiated evaluation trials of two European-made unmanned ground vehicles — the Rheinmetall Mission Master SP and Milrem Robotics’ THeMIS — to assess their...

October 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

US Army Backs FN Smart Grenade Launcher

FN America has secured a $2 million U.S. Army contract to advance its prototype under the Precision Grenadier System (PGS) initiative — a program designed to redefine the squad-level...