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September 24, 2025
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The A-29 Super Tucano will be provided for US Foreign Military Sales through a new deal between SNC and Embraer.

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has signed an agreement to acquire an A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. The purchase comes ahead of a potential U.S....

September 23, 2025
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Boeing Lands $110M Deal Covering US and Allied Military Aircraft

Boeing has secured $110.2 million in new Pentagon contracts supporting both US and allied military aircraft. The awards cover four major areas: upgrading Qatar’s F-15 jets, software support for...

September 23, 2025
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Embraer Displays Updated KC-390 Design to Strengthen Global Reach

Embraer has revealed a new livery for its KC-390 Millennium, aiming to enhance the aircraft’s appeal in international defense markets. The new look will serve as the standard for...

September 23, 2025
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Pratt & Whitney Designing Specialized Engine Class for CCA Drone and Missile Systems

Pratt & Whitney has announced the development of a next-generation engine family aimed at powering advanced weapons systems and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The propulsion line, offering 500 to...

China Developing ‘Great Wall’ Defense Network to Protect Warships from Drones

China’s navy is working on a digital-age “Great Wall,” a multilayered defense concept aimed at countering large-scale drone attacks on its warships. The research, published in Command Control &...

September 23, 2025
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Germany Expands Army Digital Command System with SitaWare Edge Deployment

The German Army will soon deploy SitaWare Edge, a next-generation situational awareness platform from Danish firm Systematic, under a newly signed supply contract. Designed for soldiers in rapidly changing...

September 22, 2025
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Naval Platforms

South Korea receives second 8,200-ton Aegis destroyer from HD HHI

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has launched the second King Jeongjo-class 8,200-ton Aegis destroyer for the Republic of Korea Navy. The new vessel, Dasan Jeong...

September 22, 2025
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Saab contracted by NATO to establish underwater battlespace network

NATO has chosen Saab of Sweden to lead a multinational program aimed at developing a new underwater mission network that will link allied naval forces. The initiative, called the...

Robin presents upgraded IRIS radar, validated in Ukraine, offering longer detection range

Dutch firm Robin Radar Systems has rolled out an extended-range version of its IRIS counter-drone radar, aimed at bolstering defenses against loitering munitions such as the Shahed UAV. The...

September 22, 2025
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Norway boosts artillery power through new deliveries of South Korean Hanwha K9s

Norway has signed a third contract with Hanwha Aerospace, ordering 24 additional K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers from South Korea. The deal will increase Norway’s artillery fleet to 52 systems...