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September 17, 2025
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UK to Upgrade Capability of L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun

The UK’s L111A1 heavy machine gun will undergo a significant firepower upgrade under a £20 million ($27.3 million) contract awarded to FN Herstal, part of the government’s wider program...

GPS Anti-Jamming Systems from Raytheon UK Selected for BAE’s CV90 Fleet

BAE Systems has awarded Raytheon UK a contract to equip the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle with a GPS anti-jamming solution, enhancing the platform’s resilience against electronic warfare threats. The...

September 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Washington Approves $3.4B F-16 Fighter Sale to Peru

The US State Department has cleared a potential $3.42-billion deal to provide Peru with F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and an extensive support package. Peru requested 10 F-16C Block 70s...

September 16, 2025
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Rafael Expands Laser Defense With Debut of Its Most Powerful Iron Beam

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has introduced the Iron Beam 450 at DSEI 2025, calling it its most powerful laser-based air defense system to date. According to Rafael, the system...

September 16, 2025
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Counter-Drone Program Launched by Poland and Ukraine in Response to Rising Russian Attacks

Poland will host joint counter-drone training with Ukrainian specialists, expanding their defense cooperation in response to repeated Russian drone incursions along Poland’s borders. According to the Polish Defense Ministry,...

September 16, 2025
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Terma Expands Regional Footprint With Landmark Naval Contract in Middle East and Africa

Terma has secured its largest naval agreement in the Middle East and Africa through a new partnership with Albwardy Damen, delivering advanced mission systems for a fleet of next-generation...

September 15, 2025
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BAE and PGZ to Co-Develop 155mm Artillery Production Site in Poland

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) has partnered with BAE Systems to establish a new 155mm artillery ammunition plant in Poland. Under the agreement, BAE will supply its technology and technical...

September 15, 2025
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Third Batch of US M1A2 Abrams Tanks Delivered to Poland

Poland has taken delivery of 38 new M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks from the United States, the largest shipment to date under a 2022 foreign military sales agreement. The...

September 15, 2025
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Seoul to Transform KF-21 Into Stealth-Enhanced Fighter Jet

South Korea has unveiled a phased roadmap to upgrade its homegrown KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, aiming to strengthen stealth and combat performance. Built by Korea Aerospace Industries, the aircraft...

September 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Thales and UK Partner Develop Drone-Mounted EW Capability

Thales and UK-based Autonomous Devices have teamed up to develop a drone-mounted electronic-warfare system for maritime and land forces. The joint project will produce the EW-UAS1, combining Thales’ EW...