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September 15, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Poland Gets Third Abrams Tank Delivery

Poland has received 38 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks and 14 M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicles from the US under its 2022 contract. The delivery is part of a 250-tank order,...

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September 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

PGZ, BAE Team Up on Shell Plant in Poland

Poland’s PGZ and BAE Systems have agreed to establish a 155mm shell production facility to enhance Warsaw’s defense industry. Construction begins this year, with completion expected by 2027–28. The...

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September 15, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Patria Unveils TRACKX All-Terrain Vehicle

Finnish defense company Patria has introduced TRACKX, a tracked platform designed for extreme mobility. With a 15.5-ton combat weight, it carries 12 troops and is protected against ballistic and...

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DTC Debuts Sentry 6161 Frontline Radio

Virginia-based Domo Tactical Communications has released the Sentry 6161, a next-generation tactical radio for military and civilian users. Featuring software-defined flexibility, it can switch across multiple bands and networks,...

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September 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Europe Unveils Drone-Carrying UGV

Poland’s P.H.U. Lechmar and France’s H2X-Defense have collaborated to build Hermione, a hydrogen-powered unmanned ground vehicle. The UGV can refuel in just three minutes via high-pressure hydrogen cylinders that...

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September 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

AeroVironment Adds Arkeus Sensor to JUMP

AeroVironment (AV) has partnered with Arkeus to equip the JUMP 20 drone with the Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) payload. The integration enhances autonomous reconnaissance in complex or low-visibility settings...

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$8B Shipyard Planned for Aussie Subs

Australia will invest A$12 billion ($8 billion) to upgrade Perth’s Henderson Defense Precinct in preparation for nuclear submarine construction under the AUKUS pact. The decade-long program supports future Virginia-class...

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Danish Air Defense Plan Targets Russia

Denmark will spend 58 billion kroner ($9.1 billion) on European air and missile defense systems, citing lessons from Ukraine. The program includes the French-Italian SAMP/T for long-range protection and...

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$1.1B Set for Kosovo Drones, Armed Forces

Kosovo has announced a €1-billion ($1.1 billion) plan to enhance its Security Force, focusing on domestic drone development, ammunition production, and greater NATO cooperation. The initiative includes forming a...

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HF XL Radios Win First Export to Malaysia

Thales has landed its first international sale of HF XL TRC 3900 radios, partnering with Malaysia’s Advanced Defence Systems to deliver over 100 stations. The package includes radios, amplifiers,...

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