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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...

Washington authorizes transfer of more than 2,500 Javelin missiles to Poland

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $780 million sale of Javelin anti-tank missile systems to Poland. Warsaw has requested 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 Lightweight Command...

September 21, 2025
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Indonesia approves $450 million financing for ex-Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi

Indonesia has formally advanced its plan to acquire the decommissioned Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi by approving financing that links the carrier purchase with new helicopter acquisitions. The...

September 21, 2025
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China’s J-20 stealth fighter enters static exhibition as 300th aircraft rolls out

At the 2025 Changchun Air Show, China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) showcased the J-20 stealth fighter in a static ground display for the first time, moving beyond...

September 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

U.S. Lockheed Martin Skunk Works unveils Vectis stealth UAV designed for future air warfare

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works® has unveiled Vectis, a Group 5 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), at the 2025 Air, Space & Cyber Conference. The stealth drone is intended to work...

September 20, 2025
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Norway enhances Arctic security with delivery of 24 South Korean K9 VIDAR howitzers

Hanwha Aerospace has signed its third agreement with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) to deliver 24 additional K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers, increasing Norway’s total inventory to 52 systems....

September 20, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Russia introduces new Sarma 300mm rocket launcher variant on KamAZ-63501 chassis

Russia has unveiled a new version of the 9A52-4 Sarma 300mm multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) at the Motovilikhinskiye Zavody plant in Perm, in the presence of senior officials....

September 20, 2025
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Brazil evaluates Saab Gripen purchase to phase out aging American F-5 jets

Brazil is in advanced talks with Sweden to purchase up to 12 second-hand Saab Gripen C/D fighters as a temporary solution while phasing out its aging Northrop F-5s and...

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 19, 2025
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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...