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September 17, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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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Weapons and Munition

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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Mergers & JV
Training and Simulation

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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Naval Platforms

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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R&D
Unmanned Systems

AeroVironment, Arkeus Collaborate to Add Hyperspectral Radar to JUMP Drone

AeroVironment (AV) has teamed up with Arkeus to integrate the Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) payload onto the JUMP 20 unmanned aerial system (UAS). The upgrade aims to strengthen surveillance...

September 15, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Europe Deploys UGV With Drone Payload and Quick Refuel Capability

Poland’s P.H.U. Lechmar has partnered with France’s H2X-Defense to develop Hermione, a hydrogen-powered unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) that can refuel in only three minutes. The wheeled platform stores hydrogen...

DTC Rolls Out Sentry 6161 Cutting-Edge Radio for Frontline Operations

Virginia-based Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) has launched the Sentry 6161, a next-generation tactical radio designed for frontline soldiers as well as government, emergency services, infrastructure, and commercial operators. The...

September 15, 2025
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Land Platforms

Patria Unveils TRACKX, a Versatile Vehicle for Harsh Terrains

Finnish defense company Patria has unveiled TRACKX, a tracked all-terrain vehicle marketed as its “ultimate” solution for extreme battlefield mobility. Built to perform in snow, forests, roads, and water,...