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October 23, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Seoul Debuts First KSS-III Batch-II Attack Submarine

In a significant boost to South Korea’s undersea warfare capabilities, Hanwha Ocean has launched the ROKS Jang Yeong-sil (SS-087), the first Dosan Ahn Chang-ho-class KSS-III Batch-II attack submarine for...

October 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Barrett Reveals Next-Gen 30mm Smart Grenadier Weapon

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing has introduced its next-generation 30mm Precision Grenadier System (PGS), a semi-automatic grenade launcher engineered to give US Army infantry units superior firepower, adaptability, and counter-UAS capabilities...

October 22, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Expands Fleet With $461M Boeing Chinook Deal

Boeing has received a $461 million contract from the US Army to produce nine CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, advancing the service’s long-term fleet modernization strategy. This latest...

October 22, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment
R&D

Belgium Upgrades 100+ Army Vehicles for Ukraine Aid

Belgian defense manufacturer John Cockerill Defense will transform 113 military vehicles into medical evacuation platforms to bolster Ukraine’s frontline support and humanitarian operations. The deal includes 11 BV-206 tracked...

KAI, LG Team on Next-Gen Micro-LED Flight Display Tech

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and LG Electronics have entered a strategic partnership to co-develop cutting-edge flight simulator display systems based on LG’s Magnit micro-LED technology. The two firms signed...

Israel’s IAI Launches Extended-Range LAHAT ALPHA Missile

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched the LAHAT ALPHA, a next-generation laser-homing precision missile engineered for long-range anti-armor and multi-target missions. Extending the capabilities of the existing LAHAT missile...

October 22, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Gore Delivers High-Tech Thermal Jacket to US Army

Gore, a global leader in technical outerwear, is introducing an advanced all-weather insulation jacket as part of the US Army’s Soldier Enhanced Program, targeting improved mobility and comfort for...

October 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

New AI-Driven Wingman Drone Advancing US Air Power

Boeing has disclosed its design for an autonomous tiltrotor drone, marking a major step in the company’s vision to expand collaborative unmanned operations within the US military. The prototype,...

October 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Seoul Strengthens Drone Systems via AeroVironment Deal

AeroVironment has signed a strategic agreement with Korean Air to develop a new tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed to enhance South Korea’s surveillance, reconnaissance, and battlefield intelligence capabilities....

October 21, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

First UH-60 Black Hawks Delivered to Lithuania

The Lithuanian Armed Forces have officially received two out of four UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters ordered from the United States, taking a decisive step forward in their military modernization...