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September 5, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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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Mergers & JV

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...

September 5, 2025
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New Product Launches

Leidos Debuts Sea Dagger for UK Autonomy

Leidos unveiled the “Sea Dagger,” a 40-knot commando insertion craft for the Royal Navy’s modernization. The platform merges speed, range, modular systems, and vehicle delivery in one design, supporting...

September 5, 2025
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New Product Launches

Auterion Nemyx Links Drone Fleets With AI

Auterion introduced “Nemyx,” a software upgrade enabling drones from multiple manufacturers to operate as a coordinated swarm. Running on AuterionOS, it leverages AI for multi-target engagement, reduces operator workload,...

September 4, 2025
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New Product Launches

Beijing Reveals Naval Role for New Laser Gun

Beijing has publicly displayed the LY-1 laser weapon system during a major parade, highlighting China’s push into directed-energy arms. Although currently shown on a land-based HZ141 platform, reports suggest...

September 4, 2025
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New Product Launches

JET MAX Bomber Drone Brings 8-Strikes to Ukraine

JET of Ukraine has presented JET MAX, a multi-role bomber drone with adaptable strike options. Its 20-kilogram payload allows two heavy bombs or several smaller projectiles, enabling engagements against...

September 4, 2025
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Mergers & JV

NOMAD UGV Unveiled With Scout AI Technology

Scout AI and HMS have launched NOMAD, an autonomous ground platform integrating the Fury autonomy framework. It marks Scout’s latest step in unmanned systems, optimized for real-time decision-making with...

September 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Japan’s New FFM Ships Get Palfinger Slipways

Austrian manufacturer Palfinger Marine has been awarded a contract to equip Japan’s future FFM-class frigates with advanced stern launch and recovery systems. Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries between 2027...