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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 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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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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Sixth Millennium Airlifter Secured by Portugal, NATO Export Potential Grows

The Portuguese Air Force has expanded its KC-390 Millennium fleet by signing an amendment with Embraer Defense & Security to acquire a sixth aircraft and secure purchase options for...

September 19, 2025
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Edge Autonomy Secures Order for Stalker Long-Range UAS From European NATO Ally

Edge Autonomy, a subsidiary of Redwire, has been awarded a contract to deliver its Stalker uncrewed aerial system (UAS) to an unspecified European NATO member state. The package includes...

September 19, 2025
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US Army Grants PDW $20 Million Deal for Quadcopter Drone Supply

The US Army has awarded PDW a $20.9 million contract for its C100 quadcopter drones and Multi-Mission Payloads. This marks the third award for the C100 under the Transformation...

September 18, 2025
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Spain Commissions $847 Million Upgrade of BAM Offshore Patrol Vessels

The Spanish government has approved the contracting process for Navantia to design and build two additional Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM)-class offshore patrol vessels for the Spanish Navy. These...

September 18, 2025
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US Army Grants Kopin $15.4 Million Deal for AR MicroLED Display Tech

The US Army has awarded Kopin Corporation a $15.4 million contract to develop “ultra-bright, full-color” MicroLED augmented reality (AR) displays for soldiers, aimed at significantly improving battlefield visibility. According...

September 18, 2025
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First Batch of BAE’s BvS10 All-Terrain Vehicles Delivered to Sweden, Germany, and the UK

BAE Systems has handed over the first three BvS10 armored all-terrain vehicles to Sweden, Germany, and the UK as part of their joint procurement program. The framework agreement covers...

September 18, 2025
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US Authorizes Sale of 816 GBU-39B Smart Bombs to Norway

The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Norway involving GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Increment I munitions, aimed at strengthening Norway’s precision strike capability. Norway...