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September 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Japan’s New FFM Warships to Get Palfinger Slipways

Tokyo has awarded a contract to Austrian company Palfinger Marine to deliver Stern-LARS slipway systems for the nation’s next-generation FFM-class frigates. The order includes equipment for five warships that...

August 29, 2025
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Land Platforms

Saudi Arabia Gets Amentum Support for Vehicle MROU

SAMI (Saudi Arabian Military Industries) has signed a strategic agreement with Amentum UK and International to enhance its capabilities in maintenance, repair, overhaul, and upgrades (MROU) for armored vehicles...

August 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Joint Venture by Kraken, NVL Eyes Drone Ship Market

A new joint venture between British defense firm Kraken Technology and German shipbuilder NVL Group has been announced to push forward the development and mass production of uncrewed surface...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

UK, Australia Debut Low-Cost Copperhead Strike System

Australia and the UK are joining forces under the Copperhead Project to develop next-generation, low-cost guided weapons. The arrangement, signed in February, brings together both nations’ defense technology agencies,...

August 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Germany, Bulgaria Reveal $1B Defense Cooperation Plan

A major defense industry collaboration between Bulgaria and Germany worth £1 billion ($1.1 billion) is set to launch, focusing on new Bulgarian plants to produce long-range weapons, artillery shells,...

August 25, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

South Korea Eyes First EW Aircraft With LIG, KAL

South Korea’s ambitious Block-I electronic warfare aircraft program, valued at 1.78 trillion won ($1.31 billion), has attracted a joint bid from Korean Air and LIG Nex1. The project aims...

August 25, 2025
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Naval Platforms

36m Warship Designed by US-Singapore for Frigate Role

US defense contractor Eureka Naval Craft is joining forces with Singapore’s Strategic Marine to build a new class of multi-role modular warships in Asia. The vessels are being marketed...

August 25, 2025
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Training and Simulation

US, Indonesia Lead Large-Scale Allied Military Drill

Indonesia and the US kicked off the annual “Super Garuda Shield” joint military drills on Monday, joined by forces from 11 nations. The large-scale exercise underscores efforts to reinforce...

August 20, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Stinger Missile Parts to Be Co-Made in Europe by Raytheon, Diehl

US defense giant Raytheon has joined forces with Diehl Defence of Germany to bolster production of the Stinger missile in Europe. The agreement, formalized by a memorandum of understanding,...

August 20, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Over 500 US-Philippines Military Exercises Set 2026

Washington and Manila have given the go-ahead for more than 500 joint defense activities scheduled for 2026, strengthening their alliance under the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty. The decision emerged...