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Debut of Taiwan’s ‘Strong Bow’ Missile Capable of Defending at 70-Km Altitude

Taiwan has revealed its newest anti-ballistic missile system, known as Strong Bow, built to intercept high-altitude cruise munitions. It marks the country’s first domestically produced surface-to-air missile featuring an...

September 19, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Sixth Millennium Airlifter Secured by Portugal, NATO Export Potential Grows

The Portuguese Air Force has expanded its KC-390 Millennium fleet by signing an amendment with Embraer Defense & Security to acquire a sixth aircraft and secure purchase options for...

September 19, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Ukrainian Drone Companies Join Forces Under New Danish-Ukrainian Defense Firm

Ukrainian-American investment group MITS Capital has established a new Danish-Ukrainian defense company, consolidating leading Ukrainian drone and defense technology firms under one umbrella. The venture, named MITS Industries, unites...

September 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

XM204 Advanced Terrain-Shaping Munition to Be Deployed by US Army in Europe

The US Army has approved the XM204 terrain-shaping munition for deployment in Europe after successful trials. Tested at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, the XM204 demonstrated its anti-vehicle “standoff...

September 18, 2025
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US Signs Off $162 Million MK 54 Torpedo Deal With Norway

The US State Department has cleared a potential foreign military sale to Norway of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes, estimated at $162 million. Norway has requested up to...

September 18, 2025
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

Nordic Air Defence, Volvo Collaborate on Vehicle-Integrated Counter-Drone System

Volvo Defense has teamed up with Swedish startup Nordic Air Defence to create a counter-unmanned aerial system (c-UAS) for integration onto military vehicles. Announced at a defense technology exhibition...

September 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Allocates $10 Million for Radar R&D at Eglin AFB

The US House of Representatives has approved $10 million to advance development of a new radar system at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The project will focus on CHAOS...

Taiwan Showcases First Missile Co-Developed With American Arms Partner

Taiwan has introduced its first missile developed in partnership with a US defense firm, marking a step toward domestic production and underscoring deepening defense ties with Washington amid escalating...

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...