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October 30, 2025
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Italy Begins Purchase of 29 More AW249 Attack Helicopters

The Italian Ministry of Defence has initiated a parliamentary process to approve the procurement of 29 additional AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) attack helicopters for the Italian Army. Valued at 1.22...

October 30, 2025
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GE Aerospace and Poland Sign MoU for F110 Maintenance Support

American engine maker GE Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Poland’s Military Aviation Works (WZL-2) to establish a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) program for the...

October 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Bulgaria and Rheinmetall Open Ammunition Plant to Strengthen EU Defense Chain

Bulgaria has partnered with German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall in a deal exceeding 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) to construct a major production hub for gunpowder and 155-millimeter artillery shells,...

October 29, 2025
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Volatus Aerospace Buys UK-Based Caliburn’s Advanced Drone Technologies

Canadian aerospace company Volatus Aerospace has acquired a collection of advanced remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) technologies from UK-based Caliburn Holdings in a deal valued at 2 million Canadian...

African Air Force Receives Missile Defense System from Israeli Manufacturer

Israeli defense company BIRD Aerosystems has completed the delivery, installation, and commissioning of its Advanced Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) for an undisclosed African nation. The system was fitted...

October 29, 2025
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Czech Troops to Receive US Gentex Helmets Under NATO Agreement

The Czech Republic has chosen US-based Gentex Corporation to provide ballistic helmets and communication headsets as part of a large-scale modernization of its military gear. Valued at over 1...

October 29, 2025
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Turkey Unveils First Indigenous Altay Main Battle Tanks

Turkey has officially delivered its first domestically produced BMC Altay main battle tanks to the Turkish Armed Forces during a ceremony in the Kahramankazan district. Presided over by the...

October 29, 2025
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Croatia, Slovenia Collaborate to Transform Komodo Into Air Defense Robot

Croatian robotics developer DOK-ING has partnered with Slovenia’s Valhalla to create an advanced ground robotic system combining unmanned mobility with short-range air defense capabilities. Revealed at the SIDEC defense...

Saab Secures US Army Contract for Giraffe 1X Radars

The US Army has signed a contract worth around $46 million with Sweden’s Saab for an unspecified number of Giraffe 1X radar systems. The acquisition, part of efforts to...

October 28, 2025
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South Korea Boosts Indigenous Engine Tech via Hanwha-KIMS Center

The Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) and Hanwha Aerospace have launched a joint research center to develop advanced materials for aircraft engines. Located in Changwon, the facility aims...