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September 30, 2025
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Israeli Supplier Wins $100K Tactical Headset Order

Israeli technology firm Silynxcom has landed a $100,000 contract from a “leading military unit” to supply its advanced tactical communication headsets and accessories. Known for producing rugged, lightweight systems...

September 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Finalizes F-35 Deal for Nearly 300 Fighters

Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office have reached a finalized agreement for the production and delivery of up to 296 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets under Lots...

Raytheon Lands $5B U.S. Army Coyote Missile Contract

The US Army has granted Raytheon a $5-billion contract to supply its Coyote missile system, a high-speed, multi-mission weapon primarily designed for counter-drone operations. The comprehensive agreement covers both...

September 30, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

AI-Driven Bullfrog Weapons Deployed in Naval Drone Ops

Texas-based Allen Control Systems (ACS) has secured a contract with defense company ManTech to integrate its Bullfrog autonomous weapon system onto maritime platforms. The deal extends Bullfrog’s deployment to...

September 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

India’s Next-Gen Fighter Ambitions Get Boost from L&T, Bharat

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), India’s industrial powerhouse, has teamed up with state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to pursue production of the country’s next-generation fighter aircraft. L&T will contribute its...

September 30, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Baltic Firms Unite on Anti-Drone Systems Against Russia

Latvia’s defense-tech startup Origin Robotics and Estonia’s Defsecintel Solutions have inked a memorandum of understanding to back the European Union’s cross-border “drone wall” project, set to counter repeated Russian...

Mercury Secures $12.3M Avionics Deal for New U.S. Military Aircraft

Mercury Systems has been awarded a $12.3-million contract by a confidential defense contractor to create next-generation avionics solutions for upcoming US military aircraft. Over the next three years, the...

September 29, 2025
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Taiwan Unveils 8kW Laser Weapon Capable of Drone Neutralization at $1 Per Shot

The Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) of Taiwan has introduced an 8-kilowatt fiber laser, advancing the nation’s push to strengthen its asymmetric defense capabilities. Unveiled during the Taipei Aerospace...

September 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

South Korea’s Hanwha to Deliver Bomb Disposal Robots by Late 2025

South Korea’s military will begin fielding indigenously built bomb disposal robots from Hanwha Aerospace later this year, marking a significant step toward improving operational safety and efficiency. Valued at...

September 29, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop Grumman and Picogrid Partner on U.S. Air Defense Software Upgrade

Northrop Grumman and Picogrid, a California-based defense technology firm, have entered into a collaboration to modernize software systems for U.S. military air defense. As part of the agreement, Picogrid...