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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...

October 8, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Patriot Deal to Link Germany and Switzerland Defenses

Germany and Switzerland are moving toward a joint procurement plan for the Patriot air defense system, a step aimed at reinforcing regional defense integration under the European Sky Shield...

US Navy Awards Kratos AN/SPY-1 Radar Upgrade Work

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has secured a U.S. Navy contract to begin Phase 1 of Project Anaconda, a major initiative designed to bring sustainment of the AN/SPY-1 radar...

Germany Approves 1,000-Plus Trucks for Ukraine Aid

The German government has quietly approved the purchase of more than 1,000 Mercedes-Benz Zetros military trucks for Ukraine, according to reports from Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ). The acquisition, arranged...

October 8, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Marotta to Power Bell’s Next-Gen US Assault Helicopter

Bell Textron has selected Marotta Controls to develop an advanced power inverter for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, known as the MV-75. The inverter will provide stable,...

October 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

American Firm Unveils Balloon-Launched Glide Weapon

Emerging defense innovator Aventra has secured $3 million in new funding to advance its plan to convert traditional, unguided bombs into autonomous long-range strike weapons. The technology aims to...

Pyongyang Shows Pantsir-Inspired Air Defense System

At the Defense Development 2025 exhibition, North Korea unveiled a new air defense system that bears a clear resemblance to Russia’s Pantsir. The platform’s configuration — with missile canisters...