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September 16, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Washington Approves $3.4B F-16 Fighter Sale to Peru

The US State Department has cleared a potential $3.42-billion deal to provide Peru with F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and an extensive support package. Peru requested 10 F-16C Block 70s...

September 15, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Babcock and Hanwha Announce Partnership for Canadian Submarine Contract

Hanwha Ocean has signed a teaming agreement with Babcock Canada for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), naming the company as its exclusive in-service support partner. The partnership builds...

September 15, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Thales and UK Partner Develop Drone-Mounted EW Capability

Thales and UK-based Autonomous Devices have teamed up to develop a drone-mounted electronic-warfare system for maritime and land forces. The joint project will produce the EW-UAS1, combining Thales’ EW...

September 15, 2025
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R&D

Seoul to Transform KF-21 Into Stealth-Enhanced Fighter Jet

South Korea has unveiled a phased roadmap to upgrade its homegrown KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, aiming to strengthen stealth and combat performance. Built by Korea Aerospace Industries, the aircraft...

September 15, 2025
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Third Batch of US M1A2 Abrams Tanks Delivered to Poland

Poland has taken delivery of 38 new M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks from the United States, the largest shipment to date under a 2022 foreign military sales agreement. The...

September 15, 2025
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Mergers & JV

BAE and PGZ to Co-Develop 155mm Artillery Production Site in Poland

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) has partnered with BAE Systems to establish a new 155mm artillery ammunition plant in Poland. Under the agreement, BAE will supply its technology and technical...

September 15, 2025
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New Product Launches

Patria Unveils TRACKX, a Versatile Vehicle for Harsh Terrains

Finnish defense company Patria has unveiled TRACKX, a tracked all-terrain vehicle marketed as its “ultimate” solution for extreme battlefield mobility. Built to perform in snow, forests, roads, and water,...

September 15, 2025
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New Product Launches

DTC Rolls Out Sentry 6161 Cutting-Edge Radio for Frontline Operations

Virginia-based Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) has launched the Sentry 6161, a next-generation tactical radio designed for frontline soldiers as well as government, emergency services, infrastructure, and commercial operators. The...

September 15, 2025
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Mergers & JV

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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R&D

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...