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September 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

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 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

September 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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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Unmanned Systems

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...

September 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Communication and Electronics

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...

September 19, 2025
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Air Platforms

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 &...

September 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

September 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...