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September 20, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Brazil considers Saab Gripen to retire aging F-5 jets

Brazil has entered advanced talks with Sweden over the possible acquisition of up to 12 used Saab Gripen C/D fighters. The prospective purchase is being considered as a temporary...

September 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Europe to Host US Army XM204 Terrain-Shaping Weapon

The XM204 terrain-shaping munition has been cleared by the US Army for fielding in Europe, marking a significant milestone in the service’s modernization of ground-based anti-vehicle defenses. The decision...

September 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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US Army Grants PDW $20M Contract for Drone Systems

PDW has secured its third major contract with the US Army, a $20.9-million deal to supply C100 quadcopter drones and their Multi-Mission Payloads. The acquisition falls under the Army’s...

September 19, 2025
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European NATO State Buys Edge Autonomy Drone System

Redwire’s defense subsidiary Edge Autonomy has announced a new contract to supply its Stalker uncrewed aerial system (UAS) to a European NATO ally. The package includes aircraft, spares, and...

September 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Danish-Ukrainian Venture Brings Drone Firms Together

MITS Capital, a Ukrainian-American investment group, has launched MITS Industries, a Danish-Ukrainian defense company formed to consolidate Ukraine’s most advanced drone and defense technology producers. The initiative is intended...

Taiwan Tests New ‘Strong Bow’ Missile With High Reach

Taiwan has rolled out Strong Bow, its latest air defense weapon developed to intercept high-altitude cruise missiles and ballistic threats. The system, designed with modern warfare requirements in mind,...

Indian Navy Gets First Lanza-N Radar via Spain Deal

The Indian Navy has taken a significant step toward modernizing its fleet with the commissioning of its first Lanza-N radar, jointly developed by Spanish company Indra and India’s Tata...

September 19, 2025
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Portugal Expands Fleet with Sixth Millennium Airlifter

Portugal is expanding its strategic airlift capability with the acquisition of a sixth KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The purchase, made official through an amendment signed with Embraer Defense &...

September 18, 2025
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Norway to Get $162M MK 54 Torpedoes from US

Norway is set to strengthen its naval capabilities as the US State Department approved a possible $162 million sale of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes. The request covers...

September 18, 2025
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US Clears Sale of 816 GBU-39B Bombs to Norway

Norway is set to advance its precision strike arsenal after the US State Department approved a potential sale of 816 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) Increment I munitions, estimated...