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Japan Replaces Old Type-96 With New Armored Vehicle

Japan has rolled out its first Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV), marking the beginning of a new era for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). The new vehicle will gradually...

US Army Vehicle Gets Counter-Drone Laser

The U.S. Army has taken delivery of its first two mobile Laser Weapon Systems (LWS) developed under the AMP-HEL program, integrating AeroVironment’s LOCUST 20kW laser onto GM Defense’s Infantry...

September 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

USAF Starts Falcon Peak Drone Defense Trials

NORAD and U.S. Northern Command have initiated “Falcon Peak,” one of the largest counter-UAS exercises ever held in the U.S. Taking place at Eglin AFB until Sept. 19, 2025,...

September 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Venezuela Deploys Iranian Missile Boats

Venezuela has reportedly fielded Iranian Peykaap III fast attack craft in its Caribbean waters, sparking regional defense concerns. A video online shows the small, high-speed vessels maneuvering, though independent...

China Unveils JL-3 Sub-Launched Nuke Missile

The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) showcased the JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) for the first time at Beijing’s Victory Day parade, marking a pivotal step in China’s nuclear...

September 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

UK Wins £10B Frigate Deal as Norway Orders

The UK and Norway have finalized a £10B deal for at least five Type 26 frigates, bolstering NATO’s northern defenses. Norway will replace its Nansen-class ships, while the UK...

Poland Buys US GBU-39B Bombs for F-35, F-16

At MSPO 2025, Poland signed a $120M deal with the US for GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs. Deliveries by 2028 will arm F-35As and F-16s with precision-guided weapons offering extended...

September 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

South Korean Yards Merge for Defense Push

HD Korea Shipbuilding is merging Hyundai Mipo and Hyundai Heavy Industries into a single shipyard by December 2025. The move aims to boost naval defense contracts, targeting $7.1B revenue...

September 5, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

GM, BAE, NP Team Up on UK Army Vehicle

GM Defense, BAE Systems, and NP Aerospace have partnered to offer the British Army a new Light Mobility Vehicle fleet. Based on GM’s ISV, the platform will be adapted...

September 5, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

F-35 Block 4 Upgrade Delayed to 2031

The GAO has reported that the F-35 Block 4 upgrade is delayed to at least 2031, with costs exceeding estimates by $6 billion. Scope reductions are planned, and the...