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October 26, 2025
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Britain and Ukraine Partner for Mass Production of Octopus-100 Drones

The defense ministries of Ukraine and the United Kingdom have formalized a new phase of cooperation to co-produce thousands of Octopus-100 interceptor drones. Signed in London, the accord falls...

U.S. Army Backs Castelion’s Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile Program

Castelion revealed that the U.S. Army and Navy awarded integration contracts for its Blackbeard hypersonic weapon family and announced planned live-fire demonstrations to hasten service adoption. Structured as a...

Latvia Inks €50M Agreement with DND for Skorpion 2 Deployment

In a move to enhance its defense posture, Latvia has signed a €50 million agreement with Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence for the Skorpion 2 remote mine-laying system and AT2+...

October 25, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Türkiye, Qatar Approach Eurofighter Agreement Following German Export Nod

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is moving forward with efforts to secure as many as 24 used Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets from Qatar, complementing Ankara’s pursuit of new-build variants...

France Introduces THUNDART — Deep-Strike Rocket with 150 km Range

In a bid to revamp France’s long-range firepower, MBDA and Safran have introduced THUNDART, a guided rocket system with a range of 150 kilometers (93 miles). The system is...

Estonia Adds Chunmoo Rocket Launchers from South Korea alongside HIMARS

Estonia and South Korea have signed a defense cooperation pact for the purchase of the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), a move that will expand Estonia’s long-range...

October 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Fincantieri Reveals First Full-System Underwater Drone Solution

Italian defense and maritime group Fincantieri has launched DEEP, an innovative underwater drone system engineered to defend seabed infrastructure and enhance situational awareness in coastal waters and ports. Billed...

October 24, 2025
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Land Platforms

Hanwha Unveils Next-Gen Infantry Fighting Vehicle with AI Systems

Hanwha Aerospace has rolled out the K-NIFV (Korea New Infantry Fighting Vehicle), a next-generation tracked vehicle developed to defend against drones and operate within highly contested electromagnetic domains. Debuting...

$2.3B Spike Missile Deal Secured by Germany Through NATO Channels

Under a €2 billion ($2.3 billion) procurement deal managed by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency, Germany will purchase Spike anti-tank missiles produced under Israeli license. The contract was...

October 24, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Indonesia Enters Collaboration with Rheinmetall on Advanced Munitions Technology

Indonesia’s PT Pindad has signed an agreement with Germany’s Rheinmetall to advance ammunition technology development, underscoring Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening its defense industrial base. The partnership is part of...