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September 29, 2025
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S. Korea to Field Hanwha Bomb Disposal Robots 2025

South Korea will begin introducing homegrown bomb disposal robots into its armed forces later this year under a 270-billion-won ($192.8 million) program led by Hanwha Aerospace. The tactical explosive...

September 29, 2025
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New Ammunition Plant to Support Latvia’s Defense

Latvia is advancing its defense industrial base through a 275-million-euro ($321 million) deal with Rheinmetall to establish a new ammunition production facility. Signed in Hamburg, the memorandum of understanding...

September 29, 2025
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Taiwan Shows 8kW Laser Weapon Against Drones

Taiwan has taken a notable step in directed-energy weapons development with the introduction of an 8-kilowatt fiber-optic laser system. Developed by Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC), the platform was...

September 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
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US Orders 92 Sikorsky CH-53K Helos in $10.3B Deal

Sikorsky has secured a $10.3 billion contract from the U.S. Department of War to produce 92 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps. The deal not only...

September 28, 2025
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Navy Seeks $3.5B Small Boat Program Over Decade

In a bold move to reinforce the country’s maritime infrastructure, the U.S. Navy has introduced a $3.5 billion contract initiative to purchase 2,800 small boats over the next decade....

Kyiv Says It Has Acquired Patriot System From Israel

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Saturday that Ukraine received its first Patriot air defense system from Israel about a month ago, with two additional systems expected in the near...

Germany to Get $1.23B US Air-to-Air Missiles

Germany is set to receive a major boost to its air combat capabilities after the US State Department approved a proposed $1.23 billion missile package. The deal covers up...

September 26, 2025
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Thailand Bolsters Fleet With Airbus H225 Helos

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters to acquire two new H225 multi-role helicopters. These aircraft will significantly enhance the service’s ability to...

September 26, 2025
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US Air Force Adds 9th Bombardier BACN Aircraft

The US Air Force has received its ninth E-11A BACN aircraft, a modified Bombardier Global 6000, under an ongoing contract with Bombardier Defense. The milestone delivery took place at...

September 26, 2025
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Polish Firm to Manufacture OTT Armored Vehicles

Bumech, a Polish industrial firm, has entered the defense industry by partnering with OTT Technologies of South Africa to produce OTT’s armored vehicles in Poland. Under the agreement, Bumech...