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Kopin Awarded Military Contract for Aviation AR Microdisplays

Kopin Corporation has been awarded a contract valued at $7.5 million to supply advanced microdisplay components, underpinning the latest generation of helmet-mounted display systems for military pilots. Awarded by...

Vietnam Nears Major Missile Acquisition Deal With India

Vietnam is nearing the completion of a $700-million deal to buy BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India, set to equip both airborne platforms and land-based systems within its armed...

April 23, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Robdozer: Israel Launches Armored Engineering Robot for Combat Zones

The Israeli Defense Forces have rolled out the Robdozer, an advanced, remote-operated version of the iconic D9 bulldozer, dramatically changing the paradigm of engineering operations in Gaza. This vehicle...

April 23, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Taiwan Debuts Modernized Humvee Variant With Combat Upgrades

In a drive to ensure force protection and multipurpose combat readiness, Taiwan’s Republic of China Army has delivered the M1167 Humvee—a robust, up-armored vehicle equipped for modern conflict scenarios....

New Radar to Provide Ireland With Stealth Aircraft Detection

For the first time, Ireland is preparing to deploy a high-end radar system designed to detect a broad spectrum of airborne threats—including stealth technology and aircraft attempting to avoid...

April 22, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

UAE Begins Local Production of Raytheon Anti-Drone Systems

Raytheon has signed a breakthrough agreement with the UAE’s Tawazun Council to establish indigenous production of the Coyote counter-drone system. This collaboration is set to transform the Gulf nation’s...

April 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Maldives Introduces Armored Ajban 4x4s in Public Military Parade

At a public debut in Malé, the Maldives National Defence Force showcased its new Ajban 4×4 armored vehicles, manufactured by NIMR Automotive under EDGE Group, reflecting expanding strategic cooperation...

April 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

KNDS, Metlen Partner on Production of Greek Combat Vehicles

In a bold industrial step, KNDS France has entered into an alliance with Metlen Energy & Metals, based in Athens, to produce the new-generation Philoctetes infantry fighting vehicle for...

April 22, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Abu Dhabi, Seoul Agree on Joint Fighter Jet Development Program

A landmark letter of intent between South Korea and the UAE now lays the groundwork for comprehensive cooperation on the KF-21 Boramae next-generation fighter. The pact, formalized through senior...

April 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Joint Exercises Start for US-Philippine Forces Amid Tensions

The latest Balikatan (“shoulder to shoulder”) drills mark a new chapter in US–Philippine military cooperation, with the two countries engaging in expansive combined arms and missile defense exercises. The...