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September 18, 2025
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US Authorizes Sale of 816 GBU-39B Smart Bombs to Norway

The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Norway involving GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Increment I munitions, aimed at strengthening Norway’s precision strike capability. Norway...

September 18, 2025
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Land Platforms

First Batch of BAE’s BvS10 All-Terrain Vehicles Delivered to Sweden, Germany, and the UK

BAE Systems has handed over the first three BvS10 armored all-terrain vehicles to Sweden, Germany, and the UK as part of their joint procurement program. The framework agreement covers...

US Army Grants Kopin $15.4 Million Deal for AR MicroLED Display Tech

The US Army has awarded Kopin Corporation a $15.4 million contract to develop “ultra-bright, full-color” MicroLED augmented reality (AR) displays for soldiers, aimed at significantly improving battlefield visibility. According...

September 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Spain Commissions $847 Million Upgrade of BAM Offshore Patrol Vessels

The Spanish government has approved the contracting process for Navantia to design and build two additional Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM)-class offshore patrol vessels for the Spanish Navy. These...

GPS Anti-Jamming Systems from Raytheon UK Selected for BAE’s CV90 Fleet

BAE Systems has awarded Raytheon UK a contract to equip the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle with a GPS anti-jamming solution, enhancing the platform’s resilience against electronic warfare threats. The...

September 17, 2025
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UK to Upgrade Capability of L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun

The UK’s L111A1 heavy machine gun will undergo a significant firepower upgrade under a £20 million ($27.3 million) contract awarded to FN Herstal, part of the government’s wider program...

September 17, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Navantia Rolls Out Spain’s Initial F-110 Frigate Ahead of Timeline

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has launched the first F-110-class frigate, F-111 Bonifaz, marking a major step in the modernization of the Spanish Navy’s surface fleet. Construction began in April 2022,...

September 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Japanese F-15 Fighters Stationed at NATO Bases Across Europe and North America

Japan has deployed fighter jets to NATO bases in the US, Canada, the UK, and Germany under Operation Atlantic Eagles. The mission involves 180 personnel and eight aircraft: four...

Netherlands to Acquire $570M Worth of AMRAAM Missiles Approved by US

The United States has approved a possible $570 million sale of RTX’s Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to the Netherlands. Amsterdam has requested up to 232 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs and...

September 17, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

BAE Systems Partners with Thales to Develop Next-Gen Submarine Sonar for UK

Thales and BAE Systems have moved into a new phase of cooperation to strengthen the UK’s next-generation submarine sonar capabilities. Building on over 20 years of collaboration, the partnership...