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October 29, 2025
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Canadian Volatus Aerospace Expands with Acquisition of Caliburn Drone Tech

Volatus Aerospace of Canada has purchased a portfolio of advanced uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) technologies from UK-based Caliburn Holdings for approximately 2 million Canadian dollars ($1.4 million). The acquisition...

October 29, 2025
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Israel Supplies Advanced Missile Protection System to African Air Force

BIRD Aerosystems of Israel has delivered and commissioned its Advanced Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) for an unnamed African country’s air force. The firm equipped Mi-17 utility and Mi-24...

October 29, 2025
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NATO Partnership Delivers American-Made Gentex Helmets to Czech Military

American defense manufacturer Gentex Corporation has been selected by the Czech Republic to supply advanced ballistic helmets and integrated communication headsets in a significant upgrade of the nation’s military...

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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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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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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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...