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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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Soldier Systems

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...

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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Unmanned Systems

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...

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,...

Poland, Anduril Partner to Produce Barracuda-500M Domestically

Poland and Anduril will jointly develop and manufacture autonomous air systems, including a localized Barracuda-500M cruise missile, following a signed MoU. Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) and Anduril will coordinate...

October 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Norway Inducts First Valkyrie Drone Swarm from Six Robotics

Six Robotics has handed over Norway’s first Valkyrie drone swarm to the Norwegian Army, complete with training and onboarding for operators. Developed in partnership with the Norwegian Defence Research...

October 28, 2025
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Naval Platforms

HII, Hyundai Form Alliance to Boost US Shipbuilding Capacity

US defense contractor Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have deepened their collaboration through a new agreement focused on enhancing US naval shipbuilding...

October 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Malaysia, South Korea Sign Accord to Develop Defense Technologies

South Korea and Malaysia have inked a bilateral defense cooperation deal designed to strengthen military partnerships and expand weapons development efforts. The framework agreement outlines collaboration across Malaysia’s modernization...

October 28, 2025
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Air Platforms

HAV Wins Inaugural Defense Contract for Airlander 10 Fleet

UK-based Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has received pre-orders for three Airlander 10 airships, signaling the type’s first step into defense operations. The buyer, an unnamed defense firm, plans to...