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October 8, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Germany Approves 1,000-Plus Trucks for Ukraine Aid

The German government has quietly approved the purchase of more than 1,000 Mercedes-Benz Zetros military trucks for Ukraine, according to reports from Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ). The acquisition, arranged...

October 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Navy Awards Kratos AN/SPY-1 Radar Upgrade Work

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has secured a U.S. Navy contract to begin Phase 1 of Project Anaconda, a major initiative designed to bring sustainment of the AN/SPY-1 radar...

October 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Ukraine to Get Thales Anti-Drone Airburst Rocket System

Thales Belgium has created a new 70mm airburst rocket system featuring the FZ123 warhead, aimed at defeating Shahed-type drones and other similar aerial threats. The company has already delivered...

October 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

EOS Wins Deal to Arm Redback IFVs for Australian Army

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has been selected by Hanwha Defence Australia to supply its R400 Remote Weapon Systems for the Australian Army’s LAND 400 Phase 3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle...

October 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Paras Secures $5.2M Indian Deal for Anti-Drone Systems

The Indian Ministry of Defense has signed a ₹461.9 million ($5.2 million) agreement with Paras Anti-Drone Technologies to supply state-of-the-art anti-drone systems to the armed forces. The order includes...

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 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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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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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...

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...