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October 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

Embraer Wins Swedish Order for Four C-390 Jets

Sweden has procured four C-390 Millennium aircraft from Embraer, joining Austria and the Netherlands in a coordinated NATO procurement effort. The collaboration emphasizes standardization, shared logistics, and greater interoperability...

October 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

India, Brazil Explore Barter for Military Jets

India and Brazil are in advanced discussions for a potential barter-based defense agreement, marking a significant shift in how the two countries conduct military trade. The arrangement could involve...

October 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Italian Navy Unveils AI-Driven 30mm Turret

Leonardo has officially launched its Lionfish 30 remote-controlled turret, a next-generation naval defense system designed with artificial intelligence to improve accuracy, targeting speed, and crew protection. The weapon represents...

October 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

AK-630 Guns Boost India’s Border Air Defense

In a decisive move to boost border security, the Indian Army is expediting the purchase of six AK-630 close-in air defense guns from Advanced Weapons and Equipment India (AWEIL)....

October 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Army Backs FN’s Next-Gen Precision Grenade System

FN America has secured a $2-million development contract from the US Army to continue work on its MTL-30 Precision Grenadier System, a next-generation 30mm semi-automatic launcher aimed at modernizing...

October 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Japan Evaluates European Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Japan’s military has initiated trials of two advanced unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) — the Rheinmetall Mission Master SP and Milrem THeMIS — to evaluate their performance in multiple operational...

October 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Air Force Partners on New Drone Engine Design

Minco Technologies, based in Tennessee, has received a $13.6 million U.S. Air Force contract to design and demonstrate a fuel-efficient drone engine that promises major reductions in energy consumption...

October 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Korea Builds Ultra-Strong Steel for Future Fleets

Hanwha Ocean and POSCO have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to co-develop giga-class steel, a revolutionary material tailored for next-generation naval platforms. The partnership seeks to strengthen South...

October 6, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Thales Marks 100 CAPTAS Sonar Orders for ASW

Thales has received its 100th order for the Combined Active-Passive Towed Array Sonar (CAPTAS), marking a significant achievement for the company’s anti-submarine warfare portfolio. The milestone order, placed by...

October 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus H160 Joins France’s Pilot Training Fleet

France has officially inducted the Airbus H160 helicopter into the training fleet of EPNER, the DGA’s (Direction générale de l’armement) test pilot school. The new platform strengthens the nation’s...