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October 28, 2025
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Defense Pact Signed Between Malaysia and South Korea for Weapons

Malaysia and South Korea have signed a new defense cooperation agreement to boost collaboration in weapons development, co-production, and force modernization. The deal provides a direct government-to-government structure for...

October 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

HAV Lands Initial Military Order for Airlander 10 Airships

The UK’s Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has received its first defense-related reservation for the Airlander 10, with three hybrid airships ordered by an undisclosed contractor. The deal marks the...

October 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
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South Korea Strengthens Engine Innovation with Hanwha-KIMS Hub

Hanwha Aerospace and the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) have opened a joint innovation center to strengthen South Korea’s self-reliance in aircraft engine materials. Located in Changwon, the...

October 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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Pakistan Unveils Fast, Agile Hovercrafts for Maritime Defense

Pakistan has officially commissioned three 2400 TD hovercraft into its Marines, reinforcing its ability to maneuver in the difficult creek zones of southern Sindh. The step aligns with Pakistan’s...

October 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Joint UK–Ukraine Project Targets Thousands of Octopus-100 Interceptors

In a landmark move, Ukraine and the United Kingdom have agreed to co-manufacture thousands of Octopus-100 interceptor drones. The deal, finalized in London as part of the “Build with...

Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile Gains Pentagon and Army Support

Castelion has secured Army and Navy integration awards for its Blackbeard ground-launched hypersonic family and plans live-fire demonstrations to speed fielding. The program follows a two-phase Middle Tier Acquisition...

Germany, Latvia Partner on €50M Skorpion 2 Mine-Laying Deal

Latvia has entered into a €50 million defense contract with Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence to obtain the Skorpion 2 remote mine-laying platform and AT2+ anti-tank mines. The procurement marks...

October 25, 2025
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Germany Clears Way for Türkiye–Qatar Eurofighter Deal

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is reportedly closing in on a plan to obtain up to 24 pre-owned Eurofighter Typhoons from Qatar, even as Türkiye continues talks for new-build aircraft...

Estonia to Acquire Chunmoo Launchers from South Korea to Augment HIMARS

Estonia has entered into a defense cooperation agreement with South Korea to acquire the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), aimed at strengthening its long-range strike capabilities. Developed...

October 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Fincantieri Unveils Its First Integrated Underwater Drone System

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has unveiled a new underwater drone system aimed at protecting critical seabed infrastructure and enhancing the security of ports and coastal regions. Named DEEP, the system...