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September 22, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries rolls out South Korea’s second 8,200-ton Aegis destroyer

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has rolled out the Republic of Korea Navy’s second King Jeongjo-class (KDX-III Batch II) Aegis destroyer, weighing 8,200 tons. Named Dasan Jeong Yak-yong...

September 21, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division reveals Vectis stealth drone for next-generation combat

At the 2025 Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works® introduced Vectis, its next-generation Group 5 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA). Designed for stealth operations, the drone will...

September 21, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Air Platforms

China’s J-20 stealth jet showcased in first static display as fleet reaches 300 units

China’s PLAAF presented its J-20 stealth fighter in a static display for the first time at the 2025 Changchun Air Show, signaling greater transparency and confidence in its most...

September 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Indonesia secures $450 million loan to procure retired Italian carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi

Indonesia has approved a financing framework to support the acquisition of Italy’s retired aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, bundled with helicopter procurement. Under the plan, BAPPENAS cleared up to...

September 20, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Brazil considers Saab Gripen acquisition to replace outdated U.S. F-5 fighters

Brazil is negotiating with Sweden over the possible acquisition of up to 12 pre-owned Saab Gripen C/D fighter jets. Intended as an interim measure, the purchase would bridge capability...

September 20, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Russia debuts upgraded Sarma 300mm rocket launcher on KamAZ-63501 platform

At the Motovilikhinskiye Zavody facility in Perm, Russian industry showcased a new variant of the 9A52-4 Sarma multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). Built on an 8×8 KamAZ-63501 truck with...

September 20, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Norway strengthens Arctic defenses with purchase of 24 K9 VIDAR howitzers from South Korea

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has awarded Hanwha Aerospace a third contract to supply 24 additional K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers, expanding Norway’s fleet to 52 units. Deliveries will...

September 19, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

PDW Wins $20 Million US Army Contract for Quadcopter Drones

PDW has received a $20.9 million US Army contract to supply its C100 quadcopters and Multi-Mission Payloads, extending the platform’s role in the service’s Transformation in Contact (TiC) initiative....

September 19, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
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...