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Javelin Missile Pact Adds Brazil, Tunisia

The US Army has expanded its Javelin procurement under a $900.5-million contract, with Brazil and Tunisia joining as first-time buyers. This builds on a previous 2023 agreement with the...

$9.8B Lockheed Pact Covers PAC-3 Production

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin its biggest PAC-3 MSE deal yet, worth $9.8 billion for 1,970 interceptors and related hardware. Production will scale sharply in 2025, with...

Army Receives Two Laser Anti-Drone Weapons

The US Army has received its first two LOCUST mobile counter-drone laser weapon systems from AeroVironment, marking a milestone in the AMP-HEL project. Each system is built for Infantry...

September 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Japan’s New FFM Ships Get Palfinger Slipways

Austrian manufacturer Palfinger Marine has been awarded a contract to equip Japan’s future FFM-class frigates with advanced stern launch and recovery systems. Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries between 2027...

September 4, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

NOMAD UGV Unveiled With Scout AI Technology

Scout AI and HMS have launched NOMAD, an autonomous ground platform integrating the Fury autonomy framework. It marks Scout’s latest step in unmanned systems, optimized for real-time decision-making with...

September 4, 2025
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

JET MAX Bomber Drone Brings 8-Strikes to Ukraine

JET of Ukraine has presented JET MAX, a multi-role bomber drone with adaptable strike options. Its 20-kilogram payload allows two heavy bombs or several smaller projectiles, enabling engagements against...

September 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Beijing Reveals Naval Role for New Laser Gun

Beijing has publicly displayed the LY-1 laser weapon system during a major parade, highlighting China’s push into directed-energy arms. Although currently shown on a land-based HZ141 platform, reports suggest...

September 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Saab Unveils Nimbrix Drone-Swarm Killer

Sweden’s Saab has revealed Nimbrix, a missile specifically built to counter the growing threat of drones. The compact system uses an independent seeker for precise tracking and a warhead...

September 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

First Look: Boeing’s F/A-XX Fighter Jet

Boeing’s concept image of the F/A-XX fighter provides a preview of its future naval design. The artwork shows the jet over a U.S. carrier, partly hidden by clouds, with...

September 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

Embraer Delivers A-29Ns to Portugal

Embraer delivered the first batch of A-29N Super Tucano aircraft to Portugal, part of a deal for 12 planes signed in 2024. The $210M package also includes training and...