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September 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

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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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...

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 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...

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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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...

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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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...

September 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Procurement & Contracts

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...

September 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Procurement & Contracts

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...