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September 25, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Theon Wins $58M Thermal Clip-On Order

A Cyprus-based supplier has signed a multinational procurement contract with a European armament cooperation organization for delivery of next-generation IRIS-C thermal clip-on modules to two armed forces. The initial...

September 24, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

SNC, Embraer Secure A-29 US FMS Contract

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has entered an agreement to purchase an A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer, ahead of a pending U.S. Foreign Military Sales...

US Army Adds New Training Grenades, Mines

Florida-based Serious Simulations has secured a $28-million contract from the U.S. Army to develop highly realistic simulated grenades and mines for training purposes. These devices are designed to replicate...

September 24, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

Northrop, Taiwan Firms Team on Radar Tech

Northrop Grumman has collaborated with Taiwanese partners Ramatek, Champion Auto, and Vivian & Vincent International Trading to deliver its AN/TPS-78 Advanced Capabilities (ADCAP) radar system to Taiwan, aiming to...

September 24, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Ukraine Unveils Poncho to Block Thermal Scopes

Ukrainian defense manufacturer STG has launched a new thermal-imaging camouflage poncho designed to reduce soldier visibility to enemy surveillance. The innovation was showcased at the Brave1 Defense Tech Valley...

September 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Germany Debuts Torpedo-Launched Stealth USVs

German defense technology firm Gabler has revealed two new uncrewed surface vessel (USV) concepts designed for submarine-launched missions. The first, known as the Ranger, is a reusable solution focused...

September 24, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Ukraine Unveils Drone With 2,000-Km Range

Ukraine has introduced its new family of TOLOKA underwater drones at the Defense Tech Valley 2025 exhibition, underscoring the country’s commitment to expanding indigenous defense technologies. First publicly showcased...

September 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

MARTAC, Taiwan Partner on New Unmanned Vessels

A new tripartite memorandum of understanding has been signed between a US unmanned surface vessel company, its sales and marketing partner in Taiwan, and the National Chung-Shan Institute of...

September 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Elroy Taps Kratos to Build Chaparral Cargo Drone

A California-based drone manufacturer has signed a five-year agreement with a major defense contractor to serve as the exclusive US producer of its Chaparral hybrid-electric cargo drone. The agreement...

Raytheon Secures $1.7B LTAMDS Contract

The US Army has awarded a contract worth $1.7 billion for delivery of nine Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors (LTAMDS) to the United States and Poland. The...