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September 22, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Clears Poland Buy of 2,500 Javelin Missiles

Lockheed Martin’s famed Skunk Works unveiled its Vectis Group-5 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) concept at the 2025 Air, Space & Cyber Conference, presenting a stealthy, modular, high-capability unmanned wingman...

September 21, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Indonesia to Buy Ex-Italian Carrier for $450M

Indonesia’s Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS) has approved a financing framework that paves the way for Jakarta to acquire the decommissioned Italian carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, alongside plans...

September 20, 2025
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Land Platforms

Norway Adds 24 K9 VIDAR Howitzers for Arctic

Hanwha Aerospace has formally concluded a third procurement agreement with Norway’s Defence Materiel Agency to supply an additional 24 K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers, a move that will raise Norway’s...

September 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

Brazil Eyes Gripen Jets to Replace F-5 Fleet

Brazil and Sweden are reportedly holding advanced discussions over the potential purchase of up to a dozen second-hand Saab Gripen C/D fighters as a temporary measure to cover capability...

September 19, 2025
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Air Platforms

Portugal Secures Sixth Millennium Airlifter

Portugal has confirmed the acquisition of a sixth Embraer KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft, signaling both its continued trust in the platform and a desire to strengthen NATO’s collective airlift...

September 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

NATO State Buys Edge Stalker Long-Range Drone

An undisclosed European NATO member has placed an order for Edge Autonomy’s Stalker unmanned aerial system (UAS), a versatile long-endurance platform designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions....

September 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

PDW Wins $20M Army Quadcopter Deal

The US Army has awarded Primordial Defense Works (PDW) a $100 million contract for the production and delivery of its C100 tactical drones, underscoring the growing importance of small...

September 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Spain Orders $847M BAM Patrol Ships

Spain has officially authorized the contracting process with Navantia for two state-of-the-art Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM) offshore patrol vessels, marking a new chapter in the modernization of the...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Kopin Wins $15.4M AR Display Contract

Kopin Corporation has secured a $15.4-million contract from the US Army to produce advanced MicroLED augmented reality (AR) displays designed to give American troops a decisive edge in combat....

September 18, 2025
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Land Platforms

BAE Delivers BvS10s to Europe

BAE Systems has officially delivered the first batch of BvS10 armored all-terrain vehicles to Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom, marking a key milestone in one of Europe’s largest...