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Taiwan Unveils 8kW Laser Weapon Capable of Drone Neutralization at $1 Per Shot

The Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) of Taiwan has introduced an 8-kilowatt fiber laser, advancing the nation’s push to strengthen its asymmetric defense capabilities. Unveiled during the Taipei Aerospace...

Mercury Secures $12.3M Avionics Deal for New U.S. Military Aircraft

Mercury Systems has been awarded a $12.3-million contract by a confidential defense contractor to create next-generation avionics solutions for upcoming US military aircraft. Over the next three years, the...

September 28, 2025
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Pentagon Grants Sikorsky $10.3B Contract for CH-53K Marine Helicopters

Sikorsky has received a $10.3 billion contract from the U.S. Department of War—formally designated as the Department of War—for 92 CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters, reinforcing the Marine Corps’ airlift capabilities...

September 28, 2025
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US Navy to Procure 2,800 Small Boats in $3.5B Decadal Program

The U.S. Navy announced a $3.5 billion program to acquire 2,800 small boats over the next ten years, designed to strengthen American shipyards, improve fleet readiness, and promote competition...

Israel Delivers Patriot Air Defense System to Ukraine

A month ago, Ukraine received a US-made Patriot air defense system from Israel, with two more expected in the near future, the President said Saturday. Kyiv is urgently enhancing...

$1.23B US Missile Deal With Germany to Bolster NATO Eastern Air Defense

The U.S. State Department has cleared a potential Foreign Military Sale to Germany for up to 400 AIM‑120D‑3 AMRAAMs, together with guidance sections, telemetry kits, an integrated test vehicle,...

September 26, 2025
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Polish Firm Bumech to Begin Local Production of South African OTT Armored Vehicles

Poland’s Bumech has signed a partnership deal with South African defense manufacturer OTT Technologies to localize the production of OTT armored platforms in Poland. The move represents Bumech’s entry...

September 26, 2025
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Airbus H225 Helicopters Inducted Into Royal Thai Air Force Fleet

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has awarded Airbus Helicopters a contract for two H225 multi-role helicopters, reinforcing its fleet for key search and rescue (SAR) and emergency medical...

September 26, 2025
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India Advances Nuclear Submarine Program With 200-MWe Reactors

The Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) in India is building advanced nuclear reactors rated at 200 MWe (megawatt electric) to enhance the underwater endurance of the country’s future submarines....

Barrett MK22 Rifle Program Secures $14M Boost From US Army

The US Army has added $14.2 million to Barrett Firearms’ MK22 program, bringing the contract to over $64 million. The MK22 (Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design) is the Army’s new...