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September 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Spain Orders $847M Batch of BAM Patrol Vessels

Spain has authorized a new procurement plan tasking Navantia with the design and construction of two Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM) offshore patrol vessels for the Spanish Navy. These...

Taiwan Unveils Missile Made With US Defense Partner

In a major step toward strengthening defense self-sufficiency, Taiwan has unveiled its first missile developed with US defense firm Anduril Industries. The program reflects deepening military cooperation with Washington...

September 18, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Delivers Initial BvS10 Vehicles to Europe, UK

The first three BvS10 armored all-terrain vehicles have been delivered by BAE Systems to Sweden, Germany, and the UK under their joint procurement initiative. These deliveries represent the start...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Volvo, Nordic Air Defence Build Vehicle Drone Shield

At a defense exhibition in London, Volvo Defense unveiled a new partnership with Nordic Air Defence, a Swedish startup specializing in anti-drone systems. The collaboration focuses on developing VIPRO,...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Pentagon Funds $10M Radar Program at Eglin AFB

Congress has approved a $10 million allocation for radar development at Eglin Air Force Base, paving the way for CHAOS Industries’ ASTRIA system. This next-generation mobile radar is designed...

Kopin Wins $15.4M AR MicroLED Deal from US Army

Kopin Corporation has secured a $15.4 million contract from the US Army to deliver next-generation MicroLED augmented reality (AR) displays. The new systems, described as ultra-bright and full-color, are...

September 17, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Procurement & Contracts

Britain to Enhance Firepower of L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun

Britain’s L111A1 heavy machine gun is set to undergo a significant firepower boost following a £20 million ($27.3 million) contract awarded to arms maker FN Herstal. The effort falls...

September 17, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Grenade-Delivery X10 Delta Drone Tested in US-Led Drill

A US-led multinational training effort, the Joint Multinational Training Group–Ukraine (JMTG-U), has completed a live-fire demonstration with the Skydio X10 Delta drone. The exercise, held at Grafenwoehr Training Area...

September 17, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

New Safran Infrared Binoculars to Equip European Forces

French defense technology company Safran has unveiled the JIM SHARPHAWK, a next-generation infrared binocular system that succeeds the company’s fielded JIM Compact. The new model reflects Safran’s efforts to...

September 17, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Navantia Rolls Out Spain’s First F-110 Frigate Early

Navantia has successfully launched the F-111 Bonifaz, the lead ship of Spain’s new F-110 frigate class. This launch, a month ahead of schedule, represents a crucial step in the...