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October 22, 2025
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South Korea Enhances Drone Operations via AeroVironment Partnership

Korean Air and AeroVironment have signed a strategic agreement to co-develop and manufacture a next-generation tactical drone tailored for South Korea’s defense forces. The partnership appoints Korean Air as...

October 22, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Boeing Awarded $461 Million Contract for Nine US Army CH-47F Chinooks

Boeing has secured a $461 million contract from the US Army to build nine CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, advancing the service’s plan to upgrade its heavy-lift fleet for...

October 22, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Cockerill to Retrofit More Than 100 Military Vehicles as Ambulances for Ukraine

John Cockerill Defense of Belgium will transform 113 military vehicles into ambulances for Ukraine, extending its ongoing assistance as the war with Russia continues. The initiative involves 11 BV-206...

October 22, 2025
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Innovative Aerial Wingman Design Advances for US Military Fleets

Boeing has introduced the concept of the Collaborative Combat Rotorcraft (CxR), an autonomous tiltrotor drone intended to act as a loyal wingman alongside US military aircraft. The CxR is...

IAI Launches Extended-Range LAHAT ALPHA Precision Missile

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has introduced the LAHAT ALPHA, an advanced evolution of its Laser-Homing Anti-Tank missile line, designed to engage targets at over 20 kilometers (12 miles). Weighing...

Russia Introduces ‘Multik’ Drone Countermeasure System

The Gradient Research Institute has developed “Multik,” a compact electronic-warfare package Russia is deploying to shield helicopters from Ukrainian FPV drone attacks. Reported specs place its frequency coverage between...

October 21, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Soldier Systems

Indian Army Purchases 30,000 Night Vision Sights in $75M Contract

MKU Limited has secured a 6.6-billion-rupee ($75-million) contract from the Indian Army to supply 29,762 Netro NW 3000 Night Vision Weapon Sights, marking one of the largest electro-optical acquisitions...

October 21, 2025
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