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October 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

BAE-Rheinmetall Join Forces on CV90120 Tank Cannon

BAE Systems Hägglunds has signed a strategic agreement with Rheinmetall to arm the CV90120 light tank with the company’s L44A1 120mm low-recoil gun. The collaboration marks a major milestone...

October 9, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

American Firm, Ukraine Develop Dual-Mode Drone

The Ukrainian Defense Industry has signed a cooperation agreement with U.S. technology company LeVanta Tech to jointly develop an innovative air-and-water-capable drone. The initiative will leverage LeVanta’s Halia unmanned...

Varjo Debuts XR-4 Mixed Reality Headsets for Defense

Varjo, the Finland-based mixed reality innovator, has launched a new series of XR-4 headsets specifically engineered for military simulation and defense training. The latest additions — the XR-4 Secure...

Berlin Chooses Raytheon SPY-6 for F127 Frigates

The German government has opted for Raytheon’s SPY-6(V)1 radar to equip its upcoming F127-class air defense frigates, reinforcing the country’s commitment to advanced naval modernization. The acquisition request, submitted...

October 9, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Berlin Greenlights 7 Major Arms Deals, 20 Fighters

Germany’s parliament has approved a series of seven key defense procurement programs designed to reinforce both national security and NATO interoperability. Central to the package is a €3.75-billion ($4.36...

October 9, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Air Force Expands Fleet With Grey Wolf Choppers

Boeing has been awarded a $173-million contract to produce eight more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for the U.S. Air Force, along with training and sustainment support. This order expands...

Paras Secures $5.2M Indian Deal for Anti-Drone Systems

The Indian Ministry of Defense has signed a ₹461.9 million ($5.2 million) agreement with Paras Anti-Drone Technologies to supply state-of-the-art anti-drone systems to the armed forces. The order includes...

EOS Wins Deal to Arm Redback IFVs for Australian Army

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has been selected by Hanwha Defence Australia to supply its R400 Remote Weapon Systems for the Australian Army’s LAND 400 Phase 3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle...

Ukraine to Get Thales Anti-Drone Airburst Rocket System

Thales Belgium has created a new 70mm airburst rocket system featuring the FZ123 warhead, aimed at defeating Shahed-type drones and other similar aerial threats. The company has already delivered...

October 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Lockheed’s VTOL Drone Combines Helo and Aircraft Traits

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky has introduced a new drone family known as Nomad, representing the next evolution in vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) technology. The innovative platform fuses the operational...