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September 18, 2025
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US Signs Off $162 Million MK 54 Torpedo Deal With Norway

The US State Department has cleared a potential foreign military sale to Norway of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes, estimated at $162 million. Norway has requested up to...

September 18, 2025
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Nordic Air Defence, Volvo Collaborate on Vehicle-Integrated Counter-Drone System

Volvo Defense has teamed up with Swedish startup Nordic Air Defence to create a counter-unmanned aerial system (c-UAS) for integration onto military vehicles. Announced at a defense technology exhibition...

September 18, 2025
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US Allocates $10 Million for Radar R&D at Eglin AFB

The US House of Representatives has approved $10 million to advance development of a new radar system at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The project will focus on CHAOS...

September 18, 2025
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Taiwan Showcases First Missile Co-Developed With American Arms Partner

Taiwan has introduced its first missile developed in partnership with a US defense firm, marking a step toward domestic production and underscoring deepening defense ties with Washington amid escalating...

September 18, 2025
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US Authorizes Sale of 816 GBU-39B Smart Bombs to Norway

The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Norway involving GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Increment I munitions, aimed at strengthening Norway’s precision strike capability. Norway...

September 18, 2025
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First Batch of BAE’s BvS10 All-Terrain Vehicles Delivered to Sweden, Germany, and the UK

BAE Systems has handed over the first three BvS10 armored all-terrain vehicles to Sweden, Germany, and the UK as part of their joint procurement program. The framework agreement covers...

September 18, 2025
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US Army Grants Kopin $15.4 Million Deal for AR MicroLED Display Tech

The US Army has awarded Kopin Corporation a $15.4 million contract to develop “ultra-bright, full-color” MicroLED augmented reality (AR) displays for soldiers, aimed at significantly improving battlefield visibility. According...

September 18, 2025
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Spain Commissions $847 Million Upgrade of BAM Offshore Patrol Vessels

The Spanish government has approved the contracting process for Navantia to design and build two additional Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM)-class offshore patrol vessels for the Spanish Navy. These...

September 17, 2025
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GPS Anti-Jamming Systems from Raytheon UK Selected for BAE’s CV90 Fleet

BAE Systems has awarded Raytheon UK a contract to equip the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle with a GPS anti-jamming solution, enhancing the platform’s resilience against electronic warfare threats. The...

September 17, 2025
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UK to Upgrade Capability of L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun

The UK’s L111A1 heavy machine gun will undergo a significant firepower upgrade under a £20 million ($27.3 million) contract awarded to FN Herstal, part of the government’s wider program...