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September 9, 2025
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Air platform

USAF Grants Deal for New Bunker Buster

With $73.7M requested for FY2026, the USAF’s NGP initiative pushes to maintain superiority in hardened target strikes. Prototypes by ARA will replace the aging GBU-57/B penetrator.

September 8, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

New Japanese Armored Vehicle to Succeed Type-96

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has received its first mass-produced Armored Modular Vehicle, intended to replace the outdated Type-96 armored personnel carriers. The rollout ceremony was held at...

September 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Czech Special Forces Acquire New UK Armored Fleet

The Czech Ministry of Defense has secured a new fleet of 18 Supacat HMT Extenda armored vehicles for its special forces. Domestic company LPP will supply the vehicles, while...

September 8, 2025
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Land Platforms

Tiberius Wins UK Deal for Long-Range Artillery Shell

Tiberius Aerospace has secured a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to advance its liquid-fuelled, ramjet-powered 155mm artillery projectile. Engineered to reach ranges up to 150 kilometers (93...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

New Rolling Warhead Drone by Robotican Targets Indoors

Robotican has introduced a major update to its ROOSTER drone platform, expanding its mission profile to include precision strikes. The hybrid drone, designed for both indoor and urban operations,...

September 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

U.S. Army Vehicles Get New AeroVironment Laser

The U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) has taken delivery of the first two mobile Laser Weapon Systems (LWS) designed for counter-drone defense. Developed under the...

September 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Poland Orders GBU-39B Bombs to Arm F-16 and F-35 Jets

During the MSPO 2025 defense show in Kielce, Poland finalized an agreement with the United States to acquire GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB I) for its combat aircraft. The...

September 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Norway Orders Five Type 26s in UK’s £10B Frigate Deal

A landmark £10 billion naval contract has been signed between the United Kingdom and Norway, marking a turning point in Europe’s defense cooperation. The deal will see Norway acquire...

September 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

$900M Deal Adds Brazil, Tunisia to Javelin Program

The United States Army has finalized an additional purchase of Javelin missile systems, valued at $900.5 million, which also introduces Brazil and Tunisia as new customers. The order covers...

September 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

$9.8B Lockheed Deal Covers Nearly 2,000 PAC-3 Units

Lockheed Martin has secured a $9.8-billion US Army contract to produce almost 2,000 PAC-3 MSE interceptors, marking the largest order in the history of the company’s Missiles and Fire...