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Lockheed Funds $50M Project to Add JAGM Launcher to Saildrone USV

Lockheed Martin will back a $50M program with Saildrone to integrate the company’s JAGM Quad Launcher onto the Surveyor USV, targeting completion in the first quarter of 2026 at...

October 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

Italy Orders 29 New AW249 Combat Helicopters

Italy’s Ministry of Defence has begun the parliamentary approval process to acquire 29 more AW249 Fenice attack helicopters for the Italian Army, a deal valued at 1.22 billion euros...

October 30, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Poland, GE Aerospace Partner on F110 Engine MRO Agreement

GE Aerospace has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Poland’s Military Aviation Works (WZL-2) to develop a comprehensive MRO program for the F110-GE-129 engine. The collaboration, under...

October 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Joint Bulgaria–Rheinmetall Facility to Enhance EU Munitions Production

Rheinmetall and Bulgaria have signed a 1-billion-euro ($1.1 billion) agreement to establish a new ammunition production facility that will supply 155-millimeter shells and gunpowder, reinforcing Europe’s defense manufacturing capacity...

October 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Canadian Volatus Aerospace Expands with Acquisition of Caliburn Drone Tech

Volatus Aerospace of Canada has purchased a portfolio of advanced uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) technologies from UK-based Caliburn Holdings for approximately 2 million Canadian dollars ($1.4 million). The acquisition...

Israel Supplies Advanced Missile Protection System to African Air Force

BIRD Aerosystems of Israel has delivered and commissioned its Advanced Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) for an unnamed African country’s air force. The firm equipped Mi-17 utility and Mi-24...

October 29, 2025
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Soldier Systems

NATO Partnership Delivers American-Made Gentex Helmets to Czech Military

American defense manufacturer Gentex Corporation has been selected by the Czech Republic to supply advanced ballistic helmets and integrated communication headsets in a significant upgrade of the nation’s military...

October 29, 2025
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Land Platforms

First Domestically Produced Altay Tanks Enter Service in Turkey

In a landmark ceremony held in the Kahramankazan district, Turkey handed over its first locally manufactured BMC Altay main battle tanks to the Turkish Armed Forces. Led by the...

October 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Joint Croatia–Slovenia Project Upgrades Komodo Into Air Defense Combat System

Slovenia’s Valhalla and Croatia’s DOK-ING have teamed up to develop a next-generation robotic combat vehicle integrating autonomous movement with short-range air defense. Presented during the SIDEC defense expo, the...

US Army Procures Giraffe 1X Radar Systems from Saab

Swedish defense company Saab has received an estimated $46 million contract from the US Army to supply an undisclosed quantity of Giraffe 1X radars. The agreement, intended to enhance...