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Korean Air & LIG Nex1 Compete to Develop South Korea’s First EW Aircraft

South Korea’s Block-I EW aircraft program, a $1.31B initiative for the country’s first major electronic attack platform, has attracted a joint bid from Korean Air and LIG Nex1. Scheduled...

UK Acquires Six Land Ceptor Launchers to Strengthen Air Defense

MBDA has secured a £118M ($160M) contract from the UK MoD to supply six Land Ceptor missile launchers. Along with the launchers, the three-year contract covers 12 fire unit...

MSM North America Plans State-of-the-Art Ammunition Plant in Iowa

MSM North America, a subsidiary of Czechoslovak Group, will construct the $632M Future Artillery Complex for the US Army at Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. Slated for completion in 40...

August 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Israel to Equip Ground Forces With 5,000 Xtend Kamikaze Drones

Xtend, an Israeli drone firm, will supply 5,000 first-person view (FPV) attack drones to Israel’s Ground Forces for 3,500 ILS ($40) per unit, with a total value of roughly...

US Approves Transfer of 3,350 ERAM Air-Launched Missiles to Ukraine, Offering 450 km Strike Range

The United States has approved the transfer of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) guided missiles to Ukraine, a package valued at roughly $850 million (€780 million). Largely financed...

August 24, 2025
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Land Platforms

South Korea to Establish K2 Tank Production Facility in Poland for European Market

According to South Korea’s Hankyoreh News, Hyundai Rotem plans to turn Poland into the European hub for production and maintenance of the K2 Black Panther main battle tank. The...

August 24, 2025
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Air Platforms

Sierra Nevada Corporation Unveils Freedom Trainer Jet for US Navy’s T-45 Goshawk Replacement Program

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) introduced its Freedom Trainer jet at the Tailhook Symposium in Reno, Nevada, marking its official entry into the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS)...

August 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lithuania Set to Buy Embraer C-390 Military Transport Aircraft to Replace Spartan Fleet

Lithuania has unveiled plans to procure the Embraer C-390 Millennium, a new-generation military transport aircraft gaining popularity within NATO. The acquisition is aimed at enhancing Lithuania’s strategic airlift capacity...

UK Expands Sky Sabre System With £118m Order for More MBDA Land Ceptor Launchers

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded MBDA a £118 million contract to deliver six Land Ceptor air defence launchers. According to the ministry, the deal supports up to...

August 23, 2025
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R&D
Air Platforms

India to Co-Produce Fighter Jet Engines With French Partner

India is collaborating with a French company to design and produce fighter jet engines domestically, the defense minister announced. In May, the minister approved the prototype of the fifth-generation...