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Army Expands Barrett MK22 Buy With $14M Order

The US Army has significantly increased its investment in advanced sniper capabilities by adding $14.2 million to its ongoing contract with Barrett Firearms. This brings the total value of...

September 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

RAN Receives Ninth Evolved Cape Patrol Boat

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has accepted delivery of the ADV Cape Spencer (P225), the ninth vessel in the Evolved Cape-class patrol boat program. The ship was completed at...

September 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms
R&D

India’s New Subs to Feature 200-MWe Reactors

The Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) is developing advanced nuclear propulsion systems to power India’s future S5-class ballistic missile submarines. The project centers on 200-MWe pressurized light-water reactors, a...

Swedish Military Secures $320M Piorun Missiles

The Swedish government has signed a 3 billion kronor ($320 million) agreement with Poland’s Mesko to procure Piorun portable air defense systems, with deliveries scheduled for 2027. The contract...

September 26, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Polish Firm to Manufacture OTT Armored Vehicles

Bumech, a Polish industrial firm, has entered the defense industry by partnering with OTT Technologies of South Africa to produce OTT’s armored vehicles in Poland. Under the agreement, Bumech...

September 26, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Air Force Adds 9th Bombardier BACN Aircraft

The US Air Force has received its ninth E-11A BACN aircraft, a modified Bombardier Global 6000, under an ongoing contract with Bombardier Defense. The milestone delivery took place at...

September 26, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Thailand Bolsters Fleet With Airbus H225 Helos

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters to acquire two new H225 multi-role helicopters. These aircraft will significantly enhance the service’s ability to...

September 25, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Iran Debuts MIAAD 120mm Guided Mortar at Partner 2025

At Partner 2025 in Belgrade, Iran revealed the MIAAD, a 120mm semi-active laser-guided mortar round developed by its Ministry of Defence. Superficially similar to conventional mortar ammunition, MIAAD incorporates...

September 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

New BlackSea USV Doubles Load, Energy for Navy Ops

US defense firm BlackSea Technologies has announced the creation of the Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC), a purpose-built family of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) aimed at fulfilling the US...

September 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Conrad, Blue Water Launch First Drone Ship Partnership

Massachusetts-based Blue Water Autonomy has partnered with Conrad Shipyard of Louisiana to produce its first fleet of unmanned surface vessels (USVs). The agreement leverages Conrad’s expertise in both commercial...