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September 21, 2025
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Indonesia to buy ex-Italian carrier with $450M loan

Indonesia has moved closer to acquiring the retired Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi by approving a financing scheme that links the carrier’s purchase with new helicopter programs. The...

September 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

U.S. unveils Vectis drone for future air combat roles

At the 2025 Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works® introduced Vectis, a next-generation Group 5 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA). Designed as a stealthy and versatile unmanned...

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 20, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Norway strengthens Arctic security with K9 VIDAR guns

Norway has expanded its artillery modernization program with a fresh contract for 24 more K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace. The agreement, signed with the Norwegian...

September 20, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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Russia shows new Sarma 300mm launcher variant on KamAZ

A new version of the 9A52-4 Sarma 300mm MLRS has been showcased by Russian industry at the Motovilikhinskiye Zavody facility in Perm. Displayed before senior officials, the vehicle is...

September 19, 2025
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Air Platforms
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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 &...

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...

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,...

September 19, 2025
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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...

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...