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October 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Hanwha, KIMS Drive Korea’s Aircraft Engine Push

In a move to advance self-reliance in aerospace technology, Hanwha Aerospace and the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) have launched a joint innovation center to develop core materials...

October 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

HAV Lands Airlander 10 in Debut Defense Deal

In a breakthrough moment for the UK aerospace sector, Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has secured its first defense order for the Airlander 10 hybrid airship, marking a major step...

October 28, 2025
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UK-Turkey Ink €11B Eurofighter Fighter Deal

The United Kingdom and Turkey have signed a major defense export agreement centered on the Eurofighter Typhoon combat jet, signaling a deepening of strategic and industrial ties within the...

October 27, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Railgun Revival: General Atomics Unveils New EM Weapon

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has reignited momentum in its railgun development program, presenting the weapon as a potential next-generation air defense system against saturation and high-speed threats. The...

October 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Shield AI, Hyundai Rotem Team Up for Smart Combat Tech

Hyundai Rotem has announced a new collaboration with U.S. defense tech innovator Shield AI to develop AI-enabled drones and autonomous control technologies capable of supporting man-machine teaming on the...

October 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Poland Enhances ISR Fleet With Extra FlyEye Drones

The Polish Ministry of Defense has finalized a new contract with WB Group to acquire additional FlyEye reconnaissance drones, reinforcing the nation’s intelligence and surveillance capabilities. The deal includes...

October 27, 2025
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Land Platforms
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German Elite Units Get New Light Airborne Vehicles

The Bundeswehr has signed a new framework contract with Flensburg Technology Systems (FTS) to supply up to 200 Tahr-class light airborne vehicles, reinforcing the mobility and firepower of Germany’s...

October 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

DroneShield Integrates Aviation Tracker With Detection

DroneShield has merged ADS-B aviation tracking with its DroneSentry-C2 counter-drone platform, providing a single, comprehensive command-and-control system that monitors both manned and unmanned aircraft. The integration delivers a real-time...

October 27, 2025
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France Orders Third EMALS Catapult for Future Carrier

France is preparing to integrate a third Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) into its upcoming Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération (PA-Ng), marking a significant milestone in its naval modernization efforts. The...

October 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

UK, Ukraine Partner to Build Octopus-100 Interceptor Drones

In a major step toward defense-industrial integration, Ukraine and the United Kingdom have signed an agreement to jointly produce thousands of Octopus-100 interceptor drones. The deal was concluded in...