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US Clears $570M AMRAAM Sale to Dutch

The US government has given its approval for a possible arms sale valued at $570 million to the Netherlands, involving RTX’s AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs). Under...

September 17, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

Thales, BAE Partner on UK Sub Sonar

Thales and BAE Systems are moving forward into a new stage of their long-standing partnership, focusing specifically on strengthening the sonar capabilities of the UK’s submarine fleet. For more...

September 17, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

X10 Delta Drone Tested for Grenade Drops

The Joint Multinational Training Group–Ukraine (JMTG-U), spearheaded by the United States to enhance Ukrainian military capabilities, has completed a live-fire evaluation that underscores the evolving role of unmanned systems...

September 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Turkey Unveils KORKUT 100/25 SB

ASELSAN, Turkey’s leading defense electronics company, has rolled out the KORKUT 100/25 SB, a next-generation mobile counter-unmanned aerial vehicle platform. Designed as a direct evolution of the KORKUT self-propelled...

September 17, 2025
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Safran Debuts Next-Gen IR Binoculars

Safran has unveiled its latest electro-optical innovation, the JIM SHARPHAWK, designed as the direct successor to its highly successful JIM Compact infrared binoculars. This next-generation system represents a significant...

September 16, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Terma Wins Major Naval Deal in MEA

Danish defense firm Terma has signed its largest naval agreement in the Middle East and Africa with Albwardy Damen. The contract includes C-Flex Tactical Mission Systems, SCANTER 6002 radars,...

September 16, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Poland, Ukraine Begin Counter-Drone Drills

Poland and Ukraine have agreed to joint counter-drone training amid rising Russian incursions near Polish territory. The program, to be held in Poland, focuses on drone detection, interception, and...

September 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Rafael Unveils Largest Iron Beam Laser

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has unveiled the Iron Beam 450, its largest laser air-defense platform, at DSEI 2025. The 450-mm aperture system provides longer range, faster response, and lower...

September 16, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US OKs $3.4B F-16 Sale to Peru

The US State Department has cleared a possible $3.42-billion foreign military sale to Peru, covering 12 F-16 Fighting Falcon jets and extensive support. Lima’s request includes 10 F-16C Block...

September 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Hanwha, Babcock Join Canadian Sub Bid

Hanwha Ocean has named Babcock Canada as its exclusive in-service support partner for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The move strengthens its bid against TKMS, with Canada planning...