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Berlin Chooses Raytheon SPY-6 for F127 Frigates

The German government has opted for Raytheon’s SPY-6(V)1 radar to equip its upcoming F127-class air defense frigates, reinforcing the country’s commitment to advanced naval modernization. The acquisition request, submitted...

Varjo Debuts XR-4 Mixed Reality Headsets for Defense

Varjo, the Finland-based mixed reality innovator, has launched a new series of XR-4 headsets specifically engineered for military simulation and defense training. The latest additions — the XR-4 Secure...

October 9, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

American Firm, Ukraine Develop Dual-Mode Drone

The Ukrainian Defense Industry has signed a cooperation agreement with U.S. technology company LeVanta Tech to jointly develop an innovative air-and-water-capable drone. The initiative will leverage LeVanta’s Halia unmanned...

October 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

BAE-Rheinmetall Join Forces on CV90120 Tank Cannon

BAE Systems Hägglunds has signed a strategic agreement with Rheinmetall to arm the CV90120 light tank with the company’s L44A1 120mm low-recoil gun. The collaboration marks a major milestone...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...