2025 - defencenews.online

South Korea Cleared to Buy AGM-65G2 Maverick Missiles

South Korea is set to expand its strike capabilities after the US State Department approved a potential $34-million sale of RTX AGM-65G2 Maverick missiles. The proposed package includes 44...

October 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Australia to Receive $705M U.S. HIMARS Package

A potential $705-million sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Australia has received approval from the US State Department. The proposed package includes 48 HIMARS launchers,...

October 2, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Zeus Missiles Gain AI Upgrade for Adaptive Targeting

Field AI is being integrated into Aeon Industries’ Zeus missile platform to enhance situational awareness, adaptability, and connectivity across deployed units. Under a new partnership, Texas-based WebAI will collaborate...

October 1, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Northrop to Build Volcano Mine Launchers for U.S. Army Vehicles

Northrop Grumman has received an $18.8-million contract from the US Army to produce M136 Volcano vehicle-launched anti-tank scatterable ammunition canisters. The program, financed through FY 2024 Building Partner Capacity...

October 1, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Soldier Systems

Spain Orders 17,000 Exosens Night Vision Devices

The Spanish Army has selected Exosens to deliver 17,000 monocular night vision devices, in one of the nation’s largest defense optics modernization programs to date. Manufacturing will take place...

October 1, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

BAE, Forterra to Develop Self-Driving AMPV for U.S. Army

BAE Systems and Forterra have joined forces to develop an autonomous version of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) for the US Army, with field testing targeted for 2026. The...

October 1, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Serbia Unveils PEGASUS Armed Combat UAV

Serbia has debuted its weaponized PEGASUS UAV, integrating the Emirati RASH-2M guided munition kit with its domestically developed drone platform. Originally purposed for ISR operations, the updated PEGASUS now...

October 1, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Smart Masts Keep Ukrainian Drones Connected Under Fire

A Ukrainian innovation team, 1ms, has launched Smart Mast, a fast-deploy system engineered to ensure uninterrupted drone communications along the frontlines. The mobile telescopic mast serves as a signal...

September 30, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Soldier Systems

Israeli Firm Secures $100K Contract for Tactical Headsets

Silynxcom, an Israeli defense technology company, has won a $100,000 contract from a “leading military unit” to deliver its tactical headsets and communication accessories. The company designs durable, lightweight...

September 30, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Lockheed Signs Production Pact for Nearly 300 F-35 Jets

Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office have sealed an agreement for the production and delivery of up to 296 F-35 Lightning II aircraft as part of Lots...