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October 29, 2025
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First Domestically Produced Altay Tanks Enter Service in Turkey

In a landmark ceremony held in the Kahramankazan district, Turkey handed over its first locally manufactured BMC Altay main battle tanks to the Turkish Armed Forces. Led by the...

October 29, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Joint Croatia–Slovenia Project Upgrades Komodo Into Air Defense Combat System

Slovenia’s Valhalla and Croatia’s DOK-ING have teamed up to develop a next-generation robotic combat vehicle integrating autonomous movement with short-range air defense. Presented during the SIDEC defense expo, the...

October 29, 2025
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US Army Procures Giraffe 1X Radar Systems from Saab

Swedish defense company Saab has received an estimated $46 million contract from the US Army to supply an undisclosed quantity of Giraffe 1X radars. The agreement, intended to enhance...

October 28, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Hanwha, KIMS Partner to Advance South Korea’s Aircraft Engine R&D

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) have established a collaborative research center dedicated to developing next-generation aircraft engine materials. The Changwon-based facility will...

October 28, 2025
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Airlander 10 Airships Get First Defense Order from HAV

Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has announced reservations for three Airlander 10 hybrid airships — the first confirmed for defense adaptation. Placed by a confidential defense client, the order highlights...

October 28, 2025
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Mergers & JV

South Korea and Malaysia Agree on Joint Weapons Development

In a step to deepen strategic ties, South Korea and Malaysia have entered a defense cooperation agreement covering joint development and modernization projects. The accord introduces a government-to-government framework...

October 28, 2025
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Hyundai, HII Team Up to Enhance American Ship Construction

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have entered a partnership to boost US shipbuilding and expand collaboration across military and commercial sectors. Signed during APEC...

October 28, 2025
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AAP-Tr Emerges as India’s Next-Gen Tracked Infantry Vehicle

Completing months of work, Tata Advanced Systems unveiled the AAP-Tr — the company’s vision for India’s future infantry combat vehicle. The platform features a V-hull chassis to reduce the...

October 28, 2025
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Six Robotics Delivers Norway’s First Valkyrie Swarm Drones

The first Valkyrie drone swarm has been delivered to the Norwegian Army by Six Robotics, accompanied by a full training package for new operators. A result of collaboration between...

October 28, 2025
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Anduril, Poland Agree to Local Production of Barracuda-500M

Poland will locally produce Anduril’s autonomous air platforms, including a Polish variant of the Barracuda-500M cruise missile, under a new collaboration. The memorandum of understanding between state defense group...