October, 2025 - internationaldefencenews.com

AK-630 Guns Boost India’s Border Air Defense

In a decisive move to boost border security, the Indian Army is expediting the purchase of six AK-630 close-in air defense guns from Advanced Weapons and Equipment India (AWEIL)....

Army Backs FN’s Next-Gen Precision Grenade System

FN America has secured a $2-million development contract from the US Army to continue work on its MTL-30 Precision Grenadier System, a next-generation 30mm semi-automatic launcher aimed at modernizing...

October 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Japan Evaluates European Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Japan’s military has initiated trials of two advanced unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) — the Rheinmetall Mission Master SP and Milrem THeMIS — to evaluate their performance in multiple operational...

October 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Air Force Partners on New Drone Engine Design

Minco Technologies, based in Tennessee, has received a $13.6 million U.S. Air Force contract to design and demonstrate a fuel-efficient drone engine that promises major reductions in energy consumption...

October 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Korea Builds Ultra-Strong Steel for Future Fleets

Hanwha Ocean and POSCO have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to co-develop giga-class steel, a revolutionary material tailored for next-generation naval platforms. The partnership seeks to strengthen South...

Thales Marks 100 CAPTAS Sonar Orders for ASW

Thales has received its 100th order for the Combined Active-Passive Towed Array Sonar (CAPTAS), marking a significant achievement for the company’s anti-submarine warfare portfolio. The milestone order, placed by...

October 6, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Airbus H160 Joins France’s Pilot Training Fleet

France has officially inducted the Airbus H160 helicopter into the training fleet of EPNER, the DGA’s (Direction générale de l’armement) test pilot school. The new platform strengthens the nation’s...

October 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Navy enhances ship defenses via Phalanx CIWS upgrades

The U.S. Navy has outlined a new multi-year sustainment and upgrade cycle for the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), reinforcing its role as the fleet’s ultimate line of defense...

October 5, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

NATO unity on display as Abrams, Challenger tanks drill

In a strong display of allied solidarity, American and British armored units showcased their capabilities side by side at Camp Tapa, Estonia, a key NATO stronghold on the alliance’s...

Tamnava rocket launchers showcased at Cyprus parade

In a move signaling deepening defense collaboration with Serbia, Cyprus unveiled the Tamnava multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) during its Independence Day celebrations in Nicosia. The appearance of these...