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September 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

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

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...

September 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Thales, UK Firm Develop Drone EW System

Thales and Autonomous Devices have teamed up to produce the EW-UAS1, a drone platform equipped with an electronic warfare payload. The system enables electronic support, threat detection, and offensive...

September 15, 2025
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Air Platforms

KF-21 to Be Upgraded Into Stealth Jet

South Korea plans a 630-billion-won ($453M) investment to upgrade the KF-21 Boramae with stealth improvements under Block III, including internal weapons bays and radar-absorbing materials. Block II will focus...

September 15, 2025
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Land Platforms

Poland Gets Third Abrams Tank Delivery

Poland has received 38 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks and 14 M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicles from the US under its 2022 contract. The delivery is part of a 250-tank order,...

September 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

PGZ, BAE Team Up on Shell Plant in Poland

Poland’s PGZ and BAE Systems have agreed to establish a 155mm shell production facility to enhance Warsaw’s defense industry. Construction begins this year, with completion expected by 2027–28. The...

September 15, 2025
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Land Platforms

Patria Unveils TRACKX All-Terrain Vehicle

Finnish defense company Patria has introduced TRACKX, a tracked platform designed for extreme mobility. With a 15.5-ton combat weight, it carries 12 troops and is protected against ballistic and...

September 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

DTC Debuts Sentry 6161 Frontline Radio

Virginia-based Domo Tactical Communications has released the Sentry 6161, a next-generation tactical radio for military and civilian users. Featuring software-defined flexibility, it can switch across multiple bands and networks,...

September 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Europe Unveils Drone-Carrying UGV

Poland’s P.H.U. Lechmar and France’s H2X-Defense have collaborated to build Hermione, a hydrogen-powered unmanned ground vehicle. The UGV can refuel in just three minutes via high-pressure hydrogen cylinders that...

September 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

AeroVironment Adds Arkeus Sensor to JUMP

AeroVironment (AV) has partnered with Arkeus to equip the JUMP 20 drone with the Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) payload. The integration enhances autonomous reconnaissance in complex or low-visibility settings...