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September 8, 2025
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Japan Debuts Armored Modular Vehicle to Replace Outdated Type-96 Carriers

Japan has officially rolled out its first mass-produced Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV), marking the start of efforts to replace the JGSDF’s decades-old Type-96 armored personnel carriers. The JGSDF Chief...

September 7, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army Gets Mobile Laser Counter-Drone Weapon

The U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office has taken delivery of two prototype laser systems aimed at neutralizing drones. The weapons integrate AeroVironment’s LOCUST 20kW laser onto...

September 7, 2025
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Falcon Peak Tests Tech to Defeat Small Drones

The U.S. military is running Falcon Peak, a wide-ranging counter-drone experiment designed to prepare bases for the growing threat of small UAVs. The exercise, led by NORAD and USNORTHCOM...

September 7, 2025
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Iran-Built Peykaap III Boats Join Venezuela Navy

Venezuela is believed to have introduced Iranian-built Peykaap III fast attack boats into its fleet, sparking debate among defense analysts. A video posted online shows several of the craft...

September 7, 2025
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China Shows JL-3 SLBM With U.S. Strike Range

China has revealed its JL-3 SLBM to the public during a Victory Day parade in Beijing, confirming the system’s operational maturity after years of secrecy. The missile represents nearly...

September 5, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

UK Wins £10B Frigate Deal With Norway

The UK and Norway signed a £10B contract for at least five Type 26 frigates. The deal secures production for the UK while providing Norway with advanced ASW ships...

September 5, 2025
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Poland Buys US GBU-39B Bombs for F-35s

Poland signed a $120M deal at MSPO 2025 to acquire GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs for its F-35A fighters, with deliveries by 2028. The precision weapons, also compatible with F-16s,...

September 5, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Korean Shipbuilders Merge for Defense

HD Korea Shipbuilding approved merging Hyundai Mipo and Hyundai Heavy Industries into one entity by December 2025. The move consolidates expertise, boosts naval contracts, and targets $7.1B annual defense...

September 5, 2025
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GM, BAE, NP Join UK Army Vehicle Bid

GM Defense, BAE Systems, and NP Aerospace formed “Team LionStrike” to bid for the British Army’s Light Mobility Vehicle program. Based on GM’s Infantry Squad Vehicle, the design carries...

September 5, 2025
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R&D

F-35 Block 4 Upgrade Delayed to 2031

The GAO reported that the F-35 Block 4 modernization will not be completed until at least 2031, with costs exceeding estimates by $6 billion. Technical setbacks and delays have...