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September 12, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Aselsan Wins $1.9B Turkish Air Defense Contract

Ankara has signed a 1.6-billion-euro ($1.9 billion) contract with defense giant Aselsan to strengthen its national air defense capability. The agreement calls for the delivery of modern systems between...

September 12, 2025
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Land Platforms

World’s First 24-Missile Tank Destroyer Unveiled

Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin have introduced the Fuchs JAGM, an armored vehicle specifically designed to serve as a next-generation tank destroyer. The system features an unprecedented loadout of 24...

September 12, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Malaysia Acquires Thales HF XL Radio Systems

Thales has secured its first global export order for the HF XL TRC 3900 land-based radio system, marking a breakthrough in the company’s advanced communications portfolio. Partnering with Malaysia’s...

September 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

NATO to Spend $18M on E-3 Sentry Engine Upkeep

Pratt & Whitney has secured an $18-million sustainment contract from NATO to maintain the TF33 engines powering the alliance’s E-3 Sentry AWACS fleet. The three-year arrangement provides for materials...

September 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Nomad AI Converts Comms to Intel Fast

Babcock has introduced Nomad, an AI-driven communications platform, at the DSEI expo in London. The system allows soldiers to process intelligence in real time in comms-denied environments, including cleaning,...

September 11, 2025
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Land Platform

Challenger 3 Tank Faces UK Mobility Trials

The British Army has concluded comprehensive mobility testing for its Challenger 3 main battle tank under the leadership of Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), a UK-Germany joint venture. Trials...

September 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

USAF Tests Atomic Clocks for Drone Swarms

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has issued a formal request for proposals targeting the development of next-generation atomic clock technology, intended to enhance the operational capabilities of...

September 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

Seoul Starts Black Hawk Upgrade Effort

A $715-million South Korean modernization project will upgrade more than 30 UH/HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters by 2029. The analog cockpit will be replaced with a digital suite featuring multi-function...

September 11, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

FN Herstal Shows EVOLYS MG in UK

Belgian arms producer FN Herstal has presented its EVOLYS ultralight machine gun, balancing firepower and mobility for infantry and special forces. Chambered in NATO-standard 5.56mm and 7.62mm, the system...

September 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Schiebel Unveils Armed Camcopter Drones

Schiebel has rolled out the Camcopter S-101 and S-301, expanding its portfolio into the armed UAS sector. Both drones build upon the S-100 baseline, with the S-301 further extending...