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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...

India Accelerates Deployment of AK-630 Guns to Bolster Border Air Defenses

The Indian Army is fast-tracking the acquisition of six AK-630 air defense guns to strengthen protection around towns targeted in recent cross-border clashes with Pakistan. According to ANI News,...

US Army Awards Funding for FN’s Next-Gen Precision Grenade Launcher

The U.S. Army has awarded FN America a $2 million contract to further develop its Precision Grenadier System (PGS) prototype. The funding will support maturation of FN’s MTL-30 —...

October 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Japan Tests Rheinmetall and Milrem Uncrewed Ground Vehicles for Future Operations

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has begun testing two European unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to evaluate their potential for diverse operational missions. The trials feature the Rheinmetall Mission...

October 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

France Expands Test Pilot School Fleet With Airbus H160 Helicopter

France has taken delivery of a new Airbus H160 helicopter, integrating it into the training fleet of EPNER, the nation’s military test pilot school operated under the Defense Procurement...

October 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

US Air Force Partners With Tennessee Company on Next-Gen Fuel-Efficient Drone Engine

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Tennessee-based Minco Technologies a $13.6 million contract to develop and demonstrate a next-generation drone engine engineered for major fuel efficiency improvements. The system...

October 6, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

South Korea Unveils Advanced ‘Giga-Class’ Steel to Power Next-Gen Warships and Uncrewed Platforms

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean and steel giant POSCO have signed an agreement to co-develop giga-class steel — a next-generation material engineered to meet the strength demands of future naval...

October 5, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

U.S. Navy launches multi-year upgrade program to enhance Phalanx CIWS ship defenses

To counter evolving aerial threats, the U.S. Navy is instituting a long-term sustainment and upgrade plan for the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), ensuring its viability as the fleet’s...

October 5, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Training and Simulation

Abrams and Challenger 2 tanks operate jointly in Estonia, highlighting NATO solidarity

At Camp Tapa in northern Estonia, U.S. and U.K. armored units presented their heavy armor in a symbolic show of NATO strength. The U.S. Army’s 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry...

October 4, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

U.S. Army procures autonomous Oshkosh PLS A2 trucks to safeguard frontline supply routes

An $89 million order from ACC–Detroit Arsenal will deliver new PLS A2 trucks, associated kits, and installation work as part of the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) V...