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October 10, 2025
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Land Platforms

GDLS, Ricardo Build Light Vehicles for UK Army

General Dynamics Land Systems-UK and Ricardo are collaborating to develop light mobility vehicles for the British Army’s Land Mobility Programme (LMP). The program adapts the Ford Ranger Super Duty...

October 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

BAE, Rheinmetall Build 120mm Gun for CV90120

The US Navy has awarded Kratos Defense & Security Solutions a Phase 1 contract to develop an in-house sustainment program for its AN/SPY-1 radar systems, key components of Aegis-equipped...

October 9, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

US, Ukraine Develop Hybrid Air-Water Drone

Boeing has secured a $173-million contract from the US Air Force to supply eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, including training and sustainment support. The award increases the total...

October 8, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 7, 2025
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Air Platforms

Barter Talks Begin Between India and Brazil on Jets

In a move that could reshape bilateral defense relations, India and Brazil are negotiating a barter-style defense deal to exchange military platforms of equal value instead of traditional cash...

October 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms

S. Korea Unveils Giga-Class Steel for Warships

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean and POSCO have entered a strategic partnership to develop next-generation “giga-class” steel tailored for advanced naval vessels. Hanwha Ocean, a major producer of submarines and...

October 5, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Abrams, Challenger Tanks Join in Estonia

Allied armored formations staged a public display on a forward flank, presenting American and British main battle tanks together as a signal of operational interoperability and deterrence. The American...

October 2, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Zeus Missiles Gain Adaptive AI Targeting

Multiple nations are advancing defense capabilities through AI, missile, and naval system enhancements. A modular autonomous missile system now incorporates AI software that manages updates across deployed units, improving...

October 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

US Army to Get Self-Driving AMPV Prototype

Latvia is set to enhance its defense industry with a major agreement to establish a modern ammunition production facility in collaboration with a leading European defense firm. The facility...

September 30, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Counter-Drone Solution Built by Baltic Team

A defense technology collaboration between two Baltic firms is set to reinforce European border security under the continent’s cross-border drone defense initiative. The agreement combines a mobile counter-drone shield...