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October 22, 2025
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Innovative Aerial Wingman Design Advances for US Military Fleets

Boeing has introduced the concept of the Collaborative Combat Rotorcraft (CxR), an autonomous tiltrotor drone intended to act as a loyal wingman alongside US military aircraft. The CxR is...

October 22, 2025
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IAI Launches Extended-Range LAHAT ALPHA Precision Missile

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has introduced the LAHAT ALPHA, an advanced evolution of its Laser-Homing Anti-Tank missile line, designed to engage targets at over 20 kilometers (12 miles). Weighing...

October 21, 2025
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Russia Introduces ‘Multik’ Drone Countermeasure System

The Gradient Research Institute has developed “Multik,” a compact electronic-warfare package Russia is deploying to shield helicopters from Ukrainian FPV drone attacks. Reported specs place its frequency coverage between...

October 21, 2025
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Indian Army Purchases 30,000 Night Vision Sights in $75M Contract

MKU Limited has secured a 6.6-billion-rupee ($75-million) contract from the Indian Army to supply 29,762 Netro NW 3000 Night Vision Weapon Sights, marking one of the largest electro-optical acquisitions...

October 21, 2025
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Hyundai Pursues Role in Greece’s Next-Generation Submarine Program

South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has revealed its submarine designs while bidding for the Hellenic Navy’s major naval modernization program. The company emphasized its experience building six of...

October 21, 2025
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Saab Extends Operational Life of Spanish Army’s Arthur Radars

Saab has been contracted by NATO to upgrade and extend the service life of the Arthur artillery-locating radar systems used by the Spanish Army, in a deal worth approximately...

October 21, 2025
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South Korea’s FA-50 Jets Receive Raytheon’s PhantomStrike Radar Upgrade

Raytheon has supplied Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) with the first PhantomStrike radar for its FA-50 light combat jets, marking an important step in the defense partnership the companies established...

October 21, 2025
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Naval Group Delivers First FDI Frigate Amiral Ronarc’h to French Navy

The French Navy has received its first FDI (Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention) frigate, Amiral Ronarc’h (D660), delivered by Naval Group in Brest, Brittany, under a program initiated in...

October 21, 2025
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Lithuania Takes Delivery of First Two Black Hawk Helicopters

Lithuania has taken delivery of the first two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from its 2020 US order, which also included spare parts, training, maintenance, and logistics packages, along with...

October 20, 2025
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Germany, Netherlands Acquire 270 Boxer Vehicles in $5.25B Agreement

A joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland has secured a contract from Germany and the Netherlands to supply 270 Boxer armored vehicles via the Organisation for Joint Armament...