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September 20, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Norway Adds 24 K9 VIDAR Howitzers for Arctic

Hanwha Aerospace has formally concluded a third procurement agreement with Norway’s Defence Materiel Agency to supply an additional 24 K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers, a move that will raise Norway’s...

September 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

PDW Wins $20M Army Quadcopter Deal

The US Army has awarded Primordial Defense Works (PDW) a $100 million contract for the production and delivery of its C100 tactical drones, underscoring the growing importance of small...

September 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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NATO State Buys Edge Stalker Long-Range Drone

An undisclosed European NATO member has placed an order for Edge Autonomy’s Stalker unmanned aerial system (UAS), a versatile long-endurance platform designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions....

Spain-India Install First Naval Lanza-N Radar

Spain’s Indra and India’s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have successfully installed the first Lanza-N 3D surveillance radar for the Indian Navy, marking a significant milestone in bilateral defense cooperation....

Taiwan Unveils ‘Strong Bow’ Missile

Taiwan has revealed its new “Strong Bow” air-defense missile system, designed to engage high-altitude threats up to 70 kilometers. Developed by Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology...

September 19, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Portugal Secures Sixth Millennium Airlifter

Portugal has confirmed the acquisition of a sixth Embraer KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft, signaling both its continued trust in the platform and a desire to strengthen NATO’s collective airlift...

September 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Danish-Ukrainian Defense Firm Formed

A new Danish-Ukrainian defense company has been established to consolidate the efforts of Ukraine’s rapidly expanding drone industry, aiming to accelerate innovation and improve the supply of unmanned systems...

September 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

US Army to Field XM204 in Europe

The US Army is moving ahead with plans to field the XM204 Advanced Terrain-Shaping Munition (ATSM) system across Europe as part of efforts to enhance land force survivability and...

September 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Procurement & Contracts

US Clears $162M Torpedo Deal With Norway

The United States has authorized a $162 million arms package to Norway for the MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedo, reaffirming close defense ties and NATO security commitments. The...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Volvo, Nordic Unveil Anti-Drone Vehicle

Volvo Defense has entered into a strategic partnership with Nordic Air Defence, a Swedish defense technology startup, to create a new counter-drone capability tailored for frontline military vehicles. The...