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September 15, 2025
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Europe Deploys UGV With Drone Payload and Quick Refuel Capability

Poland’s P.H.U. Lechmar has partnered with France’s H2X-Defense to develop Hermione, a hydrogen-powered unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) that can refuel in only three minutes. The wheeled platform stores hydrogen...

September 15, 2025
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AeroVironment, Arkeus Collaborate to Add Hyperspectral Radar to JUMP Drone

AeroVironment (AV) has teamed up with Arkeus to integrate the Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) payload onto the JUMP 20 unmanned aerial system (UAS). The upgrade aims to strengthen surveillance...

September 14, 2025
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Canberra Allocates $8B for Nuclear Submarine Yard Development

Australia will invest an initial 12 billion Australian dollars ($8 billion) to upgrade shipyard facilities in Perth, Western Australia, as part of preparations for its future fleet of nuclear-powered...

September 13, 2025
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Denmark Secures EU-Made Air Defense Amid Rising Russia Concerns

Denmark will allocate around 58 billion kroner ($9.1 billion) to acquire European-made air and missile defense systems, the defense ministry announced, citing lessons from Russia’s war in Ukraine. For...

September 12, 2025
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Kosovo to Invest $1.1 Billion in Drones and Armed Forces Expansion

Kosovo has unveiled plans to invest more than €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in its Security Force (KSF), with priorities including the development of indigenous drones and the expansion of...

September 12, 2025
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Thales Wins Initial Overseas Sale of HF XL Radios to Malaysia

Thales has signed its first international export contract for the HF XL TRC 3900 land-based radio system, partnering with Malaysia’s Advanced Defence Systems. The deal includes the supply of...

September 12, 2025
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Ankara Selects Aselsan for $1.9 Billion Air Defense Agreement

Turkey has signed a €1.6 billion ($1.9 billion) contract with Aselsan to deliver advanced air defense systems to its armed forces. The agreement follows Ankara’s decision to appoint Aselsan...

September 12, 2025
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Poland, Hanwha Deepen Defense Cooperation in Missiles and Ammunition

Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea has signed two significant agreements with Polish defense partners aimed at strengthening local ammunition certification and missile production capabilities. The agreements align with Poland’s...

September 12, 2025
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Thales, HII Pair SAMDIS 600 Sonar to REMUS 620 Undersea Drone

HII and Thales have successfully integrated the SAMDIS 600 sonar with the REMUS 620 medium-class unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), completing trials at HII’s Pocasset facility in Massachusetts. The project...

September 12, 2025
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NATO Allocates $18 Million for E-3 Sentry Engine Support

NATO has awarded Pratt & Whitney an $18-million contract to sustain the TF33 engines that power its E-3 Sentry AWACS fleet. The three-year deal includes materials management—covering parts forecasting,...