October, 2025 - defencenews.online

India Grants $5.2M Project to Paras for Locally Developed Counter-Drone Technology

The Indian Ministry of Defense has signed a ₹461.9 million ($5.2 million) contract with Paras Anti-Drone Technologies for the supply of indigenously developed anti-drone systems to the armed forces....

EOS to Supply Advanced Remote Weapon Units for the Australian Army’s Redback Infantry Vehicles

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a 108-million Australian dollar (USD 71 million) contract from Hanwha Defence Australia to supply Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the LAND 400 Phase...

Thales Belgium Provides Cost-Effective Airburst Munitions to Strengthen Ukraine’s Drone Defenses

Thales Belgium has developed a low-cost 70 mm rocket equipped with the FZ123 airburst warhead to counter Shahed-type and similar drones, and has already delivered an undisclosed quantity to...

October 7, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

India’s ‘Rudra Brigade’ Marks Move Toward Unified, Technology-Enabled Warfare

Marking a major step toward modern, tech-enabled warfare, the Indian Army has introduced the Rudra Brigade — a unified combat formation optimized for swift, precise, and flexible operations. The...

October 7, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Sweden Purchases Four C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft from Embraer

Sweden has finalized the purchase of four Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft, expanding its tactical airlift capabilities and strengthening ties with European defense partners. The acquisition aligns Sweden with a...

North Korea Reveals Indigenous Variant of Russia’s Pantsir Air Defense System

A newly revealed North Korean short-range air defense system has drawn attention for its notable resemblance to Russia’s Pantsir platform. Footage from the Defense Development 2025 showcase depicts a...

October 7, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

US Company Unveils Glide Kit Deployed from Balloons for Extended-Range Attacks

Aventra raised $3 million to develop technology that transforms dumb munitions into AI-enabled precision weapons capable of striking targets as far as 3,000 miles (4,800 km). The company in...

October 7, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

India and Brazil Explore Barter Agreement for Defense Aircraft

India and Brazil are exploring an unprecedented defense exchange that could allow both nations to trade high-value military assets instead of relying on financial transactions, as reported by regional...

October 6, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Italy Unveils AI-Enhanced 30mm Naval Turret Combining Smart Fire Control With Proven Power

Leonardo has unveiled the Lionfish 30, a next-generation AI-enabled remotely operated naval turret developed under the Italian Navy’s fleet modernization program. At its center is the ITAR-free X-GUN, a...

Thales Reaches Milestone With 100th CAPTAS Sonar Order for ASW

Thales has secured an order for its 100th Combined Active-Passive Towed Array Sonar (CAPTAS) system from an undisclosed international customer, marking a major milestone for the company’s flagship anti-submarine...