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October 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Lockheed Unveils Hybrid VTOL Drone

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division has unveiled the Nomad, a new family of next-generation VTOL drones that blend the attributes of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. The Nomad drones feature a...

Kratos Wins US Navy Radar Overhaul Contract

The US Navy has awarded Kratos Defense & Security Solutions a Phase 1 contract to develop an in-house sustainment program for AN/SPY-1 radar systems, essential components of Aegis-equipped cruisers...

Germany Sends 1,000 Military Trucks to Ukraine

Germany has discreetly ordered more than 1,000 Mercedes-Benz Zetros military trucks for Ukraine, building on an earlier delivery of roughly 340 units since the onset of Russia’s invasion, according...

October 8, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Bell Picks Marotta for Future Helo Power Unit

Bell Textron has awarded a contract to Marotta Controls to produce a power inverter for the MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), a key modernization program for the US...

October 8, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Germany, Swiss Plan Joint Patriot Defense

Germany and Switzerland are exploring coordinated procurement of the Patriot missile defense system to enhance interoperability and fortify European air defense capabilities. Discussions between German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius...

Paras Wins $5.2M Indian Anti-Drone Contract

The Indian Ministry of Defense has awarded a 461.9 million rupee ($5.2 million) contract to Paras Anti-Drone Technologies for the provision of advanced counter-UAV systems to the nation’s armed...

EOS to Arm Redback IFVs With RWS

Hanwha Defence Australia has finalized a significant contract with Electro Optic Systems (EOS) to supply Remote Weapon Systems for the ADF’s LAND 400 Phase 3 program, focusing on the...

Thales Sends Anti-Drone Rockets to Ukraine

Thales Belgium has unveiled a cost-efficient 70mm rocket system equipped with the FZ123 airburst warhead, designed specifically to neutralize Shahed-type drones and comparable UAV threats. The FZ123 incorporates thousands...

October 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

New US Glide Kit Enables Ultra-Long Strike Missions

US defense startup Aventra has raised $3 million to fund the development of a low-cost AI-guided glide kit that can transform existing, unguided munitions into precision strike weapons with...

North Korea Displays Pantsir-Based Missile Defense

North Korea has introduced what appears to be a new short-range air defense system, prominently displayed during the Defense Development 2025 showcase. Observers quickly noted the design’s resemblance to...