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August 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
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Modular EW Kit Prototype Slated by US Army for 2026

In 2026, the U.S. Army plans to launch prototyping work on a modular electronic warfare (EW) kit designed for universal use across different platforms. The development marks an important...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Germany, Bulgaria Reveal $1B Defense Cooperation Plan

A major defense industry collaboration between Bulgaria and Germany worth £1 billion ($1.1 billion) is set to launch, focusing on new Bulgarian plants to produce long-range weapons, artillery shells,...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

UK, Australia Debut Low-Cost Copperhead Strike System

Australia and the UK are joining forces under the Copperhead Project to develop next-generation, low-cost guided weapons. The arrangement, signed in February, brings together both nations’ defense technology agencies,...

August 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Taiwan to Construct Over 1,300 Kuai Chi USVs

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has confirmed plans to procure 1,320 domestically developed Kuai Chi attack USVs within a five-year period. The decision underscores Taipei’s emphasis on homegrown solutions...

August 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

India Launches 3,000 Km Range MALE Drone Prototype

Indian defense startup Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace, headquartered in Bengaluru, has unveiled the country’s first MALE-class autonomous combat aircraft. The new system, called FWD Kaal Bhairava, integrates AI-based...

Red 6 AR System Selected to Aid F-16 Pilot Training

The United States Air Force has selected Red 6, a Florida-based augmented reality company, to integrate its ATARS training system into the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The technology enables pilots...

August 26, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

F-35 Program Secures $2.8B Engine Deal With Pratt & Whitney

RTX-owned Pratt & Whitney has signed a contract worth up to $2.8 billion to provide engines for the F-35 Lightning II. The agreement covers the construction of 141 F135...

August 26, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Thailand Orders Gripen E/F Jets for Air Force Renewal

The Swedish defense procurement authority has signed a deal with Saab worth 5.3 billion kronor ($500 million) to provide Thailand with four new Gripen fighters. The contract covers three...

Iowa to Host MSM’s New Advanced Ammo Plant

The US Army has signed a $632 million contract with MSM North America, a unit of the Czechoslovak Group (CSG), to establish a new state-of-the-art artillery ammunition facility. The...

August 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Xtend to Deliver 5,000 Kamikaze Drones to Israel

The Israeli Ground Forces will soon acquire 5,000 FPV kamikaze drones following a successful tender awarded to Xtend, a local drone technology firm. The total procurement is worth around...