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September 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

NATO Member in Europe Purchases Edge Autonomy’s Long-Range Stalker Drone

Redwire’s Edge Autonomy has signed a contract to provide its Stalker UAS to a European NATO country, though specifics such as contract size, delivery timeline, and unit numbers have...

Spanish-Indian Collaboration Completes First Lanza-N Radar Installation for Navy

Indra of Spain and Tata Advanced Systems of India have successfully commissioned the first Lanza-N naval radar aboard an Indian Navy vessel. The 3D long-range radar, designed for air...

Taiwan Unveils ‘Strong Bow’ Missile With 70-Km Altitude Defense Capability

Taiwan has introduced the Strong Bow, its latest indigenous anti-ballistic missile system, designed to counter high-flying cruise weapons. As the first locally developed surface-to-air missile equipped with an AESA...

September 19, 2025
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Air Platforms

Portugal Finalizes Sixth Millennium Airlifter Deal, Eyes NATO Market

Portugal has strengthened its KC-390 Millennium transport fleet through a new deal with Embraer Defense & Security, adding a sixth aircraft and securing options for 10 more units to...

September 19, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Danish-Ukrainian Joint Defense Venture Brings Together Drone Manufacturers

A new Danish-Ukrainian defense company, MITS Industries, has been launched by the Ukrainian-American investment group MITS Capital to consolidate leading Ukrainian drone and defense technology enterprises. The platform includes...

September 19, 2025
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New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

US Army Set to Field XM204 Advanced Terrain-Shaping Munitions in Europe

Following a series of evaluations, the US Army has cleared the XM204 terrain-shaping munition for fielding in Europe. The system, tested at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, is an...

September 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Norway Greenlit for $162M MK 54 Torpedo Purchase From US

Norway is set to acquire up to 50 MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes under a potential $162 million foreign military sale approved by the US State Department. The...

September 18, 2025
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

Volvo Teams With Nordic Air Defence on Vehicle-Based Anti-Drone Solution

Sweden’s Volvo Defense and Nordic Air Defence have announced a partnership to develop a vehicle-mounted counter-drone system, revealed during a defense expo in London. The project will deliver the...

September 18, 2025
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

$10M Approved by US for Radar Development at Eglin Air Force Base

The US House has allocated $10 million for the development of a next-generation radar system at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The funding supports CHAOS Industries’ ASTRIA system,...

Taiwan Unveils First Jointly Built Missile With US Defense Partner

Taiwan has rolled out its first locally produced missile developed with a US defense partner, reinforcing its defense cooperation with Washington as cross-strait tensions with China intensify. The system,...