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October 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Seoul Strengthens Drone Systems via AeroVironment Deal

AeroVironment has signed a strategic agreement with Korean Air to develop a new tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed to enhance South Korea’s surveillance, reconnaissance, and battlefield intelligence capabilities....

October 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

New AI-Driven Wingman Drone Advancing US Air Power

Boeing has disclosed its design for an autonomous tiltrotor drone, marking a major step in the company’s vision to expand collaborative unmanned operations within the US military. The prototype,...

October 22, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Gore Delivers High-Tech Thermal Jacket to US Army

Gore, a global leader in technical outerwear, is introducing an advanced all-weather insulation jacket as part of the US Army’s Soldier Enhanced Program, targeting improved mobility and comfort for...

Israel’s IAI Launches Extended-Range LAHAT ALPHA Missile

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched the LAHAT ALPHA, a next-generation laser-homing precision missile engineered for long-range anti-armor and multi-target missions. Extending the capabilities of the existing LAHAT missile...

KAI, LG Team on Next-Gen Micro-LED Flight Display Tech

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and LG Electronics have entered a strategic partnership to co-develop cutting-edge flight simulator display systems based on LG’s Magnit micro-LED technology. The two firms signed...

October 22, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment
R&D

Belgium Upgrades 100+ Army Vehicles for Ukraine Aid

Belgian defense manufacturer John Cockerill Defense will transform 113 military vehicles into medical evacuation platforms to bolster Ukraine’s frontline support and humanitarian operations. The deal includes 11 BV-206 tracked...

October 22, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Expands Fleet With $461M Boeing Chinook Deal

Boeing has received a $461 million contract from the US Army to produce nine CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, advancing the service’s long-term fleet modernization strategy. This latest...

October 21, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

$75M Deal for Indian Army Night Vision Sights

MKU Limited has received a major Indian Army contract valued at ₹6.6 billion ($75 million) to deliver nearly 30,000 Netro NW 3000 Night Vision Weapon Sights. The selection follows...

October 21, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

South Korea’s Hyundai Eyes Greek Submarine Deal

Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea has stepped forward to compete for Greece’s multibillion-euro naval upgrade program by showcasing its advanced submarine designs. The company spotlighted its proven track...

October 21, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Naval Group Delivers ‘Amiral Ronarc’h’ Frigate

The French Navy received its first Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) warship, Amiral Ronarc’h (D660), marking an important step in naval modernization. Delivered in Brest, Brittany, the frigate...