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Thales Celebrates 100th CAPTAS Sonar Order Supporting Global ASW Capabilities

Thales has received its 100th order for the Combined Active-Passive Towed Array Sonar (CAPTAS) system from a confidential client, underlining the global success of the company’s advanced anti-submarine warfare...

AK-630 Close-In Weapon Systems Rushed by India to Strengthen Border Air Defense

The Indian Army has initiated an accelerated procurement of six AK-630 close-in air defense guns to reinforce security in border towns recently hit during clashes with Pakistan. The deal,...

FN Secures US Army Support to Develop Advanced Precision Grenade Launcher

FN America has received a $2 million award from the U.S. Army to advance its Precision Grenadier System prototype, focusing on development of the MTL-30 30 mm semi-automatic grenade...

October 6, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Rheinmetall and Milrem UGVs Undergo Field Trials in Japan

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has initiated field evaluations of two European-made unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) — the Rheinmetall Mission Master SP and Milrem THeMIS — as part...

October 6, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus H160 Joins French Test Pilot Training Fleet

The French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) has added a newly delivered Airbus H160 helicopter to EPNER, its military test pilot academy, further enhancing the nation’s rotary-wing test and training...

October 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Tennessee-Based Firm Wins US Air Force Contract to Build Fuel-Saving UAV Engine

Minco Technologies, a Tennessee-based company, has secured a $13.6 million U.S. Air Force contract to design and demonstrate a fuel-efficient next-generation unmanned aerial system (UAS) engine. The program, known...

October 6, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

South Korea Introduces Ultra-Strong ‘Giga-Class’ Steel for Future Naval and Autonomous Vessels

Hanwha Ocean and POSCO have entered a strategic partnership to jointly develop giga-class steel — an ultra-strong material intended for South Korea’s next generation of warships and autonomous naval...

October 5, 2025
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

Multi-year Phalanx CIWS upgrade plan to strengthen U.S. Navy vessel protection

The U.S. Navy has launched a new multi-year program to sustain, upgrade, and overhaul the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) across its surface fleet. This initiative is intended to...

October 5, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Training and Simulation

U.S. Abrams and British Challenger 2 tanks deployed together in Estonia as NATO show of force

American and British armored forces stood together at Camp Tapa in northern Estonia, staging a public ceremony that doubled as a demonstration of NATO capability. The U.S. Army’s 6th...

October 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Oshkosh PLS A2 autonomous trucks ordered by U.S. Army to strengthen convoy security

The U.S. Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal has placed an $89 million order for PLS A2 vehicles, installation kits, and upgrades under the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) V...