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October 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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 25, 2025
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Air Platforms

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...

October 25, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

France Reveals THUNDART, a 150 km Deep-Strike Rocket

MBDA and Safran have jointly unveiled THUNDART, a new 150-kilometer (93-mile) precision-guided rocket system designed to replace France’s legacy Lance-Roquette Unitaire (LRU) launchers. Presented as a ready-to-test, operationally viable...

October 24, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Anduril Buys AIRS to Strengthen Its Infrared Sensing Portfolio

Defense technology firm Anduril has acquired American Infrared Solutions (AIRS) to strengthen its infrared sensor capabilities and expand production of cooled cameras for the defense, space, and industrial sectors....

October 24, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Indonesia and Rheinmetall Form Partnership to Develop Advanced Ammunition

Indonesia’s state-owned defense company PT Pindad has entered a partnership with Germany’s Rheinmetall to co-develop advanced ammunition technologies, marking another step in Jakarta’s push to modernize its defense industry....

October 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Germany Agrees $2.3B Purchase of Israeli Spike Missiles via NATO

Germany has finalized a €2 billion ($2.3 billion) agreement to acquire Spike anti-tank missiles from Israel through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The contract was signed with...

October 24, 2025
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Land Platforms

Hanwha Aerospace Launches AI-Powered Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Hanwha Aerospace has introduced the Korea New Infantry Fighting Vehicle (K-NIFV), a next-generation tracked combat vehicle engineered to counter drones and operate effectively in contested electromagnetic environments. Unveiled at...

October 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

October 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...