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October 9, 2025
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Mergers & JV

BAE Systems and Rheinmetall Collaborate on 120mm Gun for CV90120 Light Tank

BAE Systems Hägglunds has signed a partnership with Rheinmetall to equip the new CV90120 light tank with the L44A1 120mm low-recoil gun. A next-generation variant of the proven CV90...

October 9, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Air Force Acquires Eight Grey Wolf Helicopters

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $173 million contract for eight more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, along with training and sustainment packages. This latest procurement brings the...

October 8, 2025
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Lockheed Unveils Hybrid VTOL Drone Combining Fixed-Wing Speed With Helicopter Lift

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky has unveiled a new generation of VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) drones that blend the characteristics of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Known as the Nomad family,...

October 8, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Kratos Wins US Navy Contract for Sustained AN/SPY-1 Radar Support and Upgrades

The US Navy has awarded Kratos Defense & Security Solutions a Phase 1 contract to launch an in-house sustainment program for the AN/SPY-1 radar, the primary sensor on Aegis-equipped...

October 8, 2025
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Germany Quietly Purchases 1,000+ Military Transport Vehicles for Ukrainian Forces

Germany has reportedly placed a confidential order for over 1,000 Mercedes-Benz Zetros military trucks to bolster Ukraine’s logistics and transport capacity, according to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ). The deal,...

October 8, 2025
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Bell Selects Marotta to Develop Power Solutions for the US Army’s Next-Gen Assault Helicopter

Bell Textron has selected Marotta Controls to design and supply a power inverter for the US Army’s MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. According to Marotta, the new...

October 8, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Germany and Switzerland Advance Plans for Joint Patriot Air Defense Framework

Germany and Switzerland are exploring a joint acquisition of the Patriot air defense system to enhance European security and operational interoperability. The initiative was discussed by German Defense Minister...

October 8, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Paras Wins $5.2 Million Deal to Supply Indigenous Anti-Drone Systems to India

India has awarded Paras Anti-Drone Technologies a ₹461.9 million ($5.2 million) contract to supply advanced anti-drone systems for the nation’s armed forces. The deal, issued through the Ministry of...

October 8, 2025
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EOS Secures Order to Equip Australia’s Redback IFVs With Remote Weapon Stations

Hanwha Defence Australia has signed a contract with Electro Optic Systems (EOS) to deliver Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 400 Phase 3 infantry fighting...

October 8, 2025
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Thales Belgium Delivers Affordable Airburst Rockets to Boost Ukraine’s Anti-Drone Capabilities

Thales Belgium has created an inexpensive 70 mm rocket fitted with an airburst FZ123 warhead to defeat Shahed-style drones and similar threats; an undisclosed number have already been shipped...