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August 24, 2025
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Land Platforms

Seoul to Build K2 Tank Hub in Poland for Europe

Hyundai Rotem and Poland’s Ministry of Defence have finalized a $6.5 billion agreement expanding on their 2022 tank deal. The contract covers 180 K2 Black Panther tanks, including the...

August 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Clears 3,350 ERAM Missiles for Ukraine

The US has approved the transfer of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) guided missiles to Ukraine, a deal worth $850 million funded mainly by European allies. Deliveries will...

August 23, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

UK Expands Sky Sabre With £118M Land Ceptor Deal

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £118 million contract with MBDA for six Land Ceptor launchers, strengthening Britain’s Sky Sabre air defense network. The deal secures around...

August 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lithuania to Buy C-390 Jets, Replacing Spartans

Lithuania has confirmed plans to acquire three Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, replacing its older C-27J Spartan fleet. Deliveries are expected before 2030, providing Lithuania with enhanced speed,...

August 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Taiwan Probes Patriot Missile Blast

Taiwan’s military is probing a Patriot PAC-2 missile malfunction during a drill in Pingtung. Video suggested the missile exploded seconds after launch, while a second performed normally. The military...

August 22, 2025
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Arquus to Send Bastion Vehicles to Ukraine

France’s Arquus is delivering 50 Bastion armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, supplementing 11 earlier units. Built on a rugged 4×4 chassis, the vehicles offer STANAG 4569 protection and can...

August 22, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defence

Northrop ATHENA Shows Progress in IDS

The Army has advanced Northrop Grumman’s ATHENA missile warning sensor into Phase II of its Improved Threat Detection System. Designed to replace current defenses, ITDS offers wider detection against...

August 22, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

US Army Receives P550 Drones

AeroVironment has delivered its first P550 long-range reconnaissance drones to the US Army. The Group 2 unmanned system weighs 55 pounds, carries 15 pounds of payload, and flies for...

August 22, 2025
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S. Korea Exports 20 K9s to Vietnam

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has finalized a $250-million agreement with Vietnam to supply 20 K9 self-propelled howitzers, marking Seoul’s first-ever arms export to Hanoi. The deal, managed through the...

August 22, 2025
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Training and Simulation

HII Wins $267M Navy Training Deal

HII’s Mission Technologies unit has secured a multibillion framework contract, worth up to $267 million, to provide training systems, curriculum, and digital tools for the US Navy. The deal...