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Germany Picks SPY-6 Radar for F127 Frigates

BAE Systems Hägglunds has partnered with Rheinmetall to equip the CV90120 light tank with the 120mm L44A1 low-recoil cannon. The CV90120, a variant of the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle...

October 9, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Germany OKs 7 Defense Deals, 20 Eurofighters

Finnish tech company Varjo has launched its XR-4 Series of mixed reality headsets aimed at defense and security training. The lineup includes XR-4 Secure Edition and XR-4 Focal Edition,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...