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September 25, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Blue Water, Conrad Partner to Develop First-Ever Drone Ship Fleet

Blue Water Autonomy, a Massachusetts-based defense technology firm, has signed a production deal with Conrad Shipyard in Louisiana to manufacture its first fleet of unmanned surface vessels (USVs). Under...

September 25, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

US Air Force Commits $4M to Push Forward 3D-Printed Rocket Fuel Research

Firehawk Aerospace, a US defense startup, has secured a $4-million US Air Force contract to create 3D-printed solid rocket propellants that could increase missile range. Unlike conventional fuels, Firehawk...

September 25, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Germany, Belgium Award Theon $58M Deal for Next-Generation Thermal Clip-On Devices

Cyprus-based Theon International has secured a contract with the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) to supply its next-generation IRIS-C thermal clip-on systems to Germany and Belgium. The deal...

September 24, 2025
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The A-29 Super Tucano will be provided for US Foreign Military Sales through a new deal between SNC and Embraer.

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has signed an agreement to acquire an A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. The purchase comes ahead of a potential U.S....

September 24, 2025
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Advanced simulated grenades and mines are being adopted to improve US Army training effectiveness.

The U.S. Army has awarded Florida-based Serious Simulations a $28 million contract to create simulated grenades and mines for training purposes. The replicas are designed to look and handle...

September 24, 2025
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A new collaboration between Northrop Grumman and Taiwanese firms aims to provide advanced radar systems.

Northrop Grumman has joined forces with Taiwanese partners Ramatek, Champion Auto, and Vivian & Vincent International Trading to deliver the AN/TPS-78 Advanced Capabilities (ADCAP) radar to Taiwan. Operating in...

September 24, 2025
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New Product Launches

Ukrainian soldiers are being equipped with a new poncho designed to shield them from thermal surveillance.

Ukrainian defense firm STG has unveiled a new thermal-imaging camouflage poncho intended to shield troops from enemy surveillance. First showcased at the Brave1 Defense Tech Valley 2025 exhibition, the...

September 24, 2025
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Torpedo-launched Unmanned Surface Vessels have been unveiled by Germany for stealth ISR and one-way strike operations.

German submarine technology specialist Gabler has introduced new uncrewed surface vessel (USV) concepts designed for submarine-launched ISR and one-way strike operations. The Ranger serves as a reusable ISR platform,...

September 24, 2025
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A new Ukrainian underwater drone is showcased, featuring an extensive 2,000-km strike range.

Ukraine unveiled its TOLOKA underwater drone family at Defense Tech Valley 2025, highlighting efforts to strengthen its domestic defense industry. Presented publicly for the first time on September 19,...

September 24, 2025
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A new partnership between MARTAC and Taiwan will focus on jointly producing Unmanned Surface Vessels.

MARTAC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Confucian, its Taiwan-based sales and marketing partner, and the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to advance unmanned surface...