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October 23, 2025
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Land Platforms

Germany Acquires 274 New-Generation Reconnaissance Vehicles Worth $3.48 Billion

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has received a contract to deliver next-generation reconnaissance vehicles for the German Army’s Reconnaissance Corps, marking one of the country’s largest recent ground...

October 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Barrett Introduces New 30mm Precision Grenadier Weapon System

Barrett has introduced the next-generation 30mm Precision Grenadier System (PGS), a modular, shoulder-fired weapon tailored to meet the US Army’s evolving infantry requirements. The semi-automatic grenade launcher combines a...

October 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

Hanwha and GE Aerospace Ink Partnership for Jet and Helicopter Engine Production in Korea

Hanwha Aerospace has entered into an agreement with GE Aerospace to procure new engine kits for South Korea’s indigenous fighter jets and helicopters, local media reported. The deal covers...

October 23, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Cybersecurity

KnectIQ and SRC UK Collaborate to Strengthen Data Security for Intelligence Networks

KnectIQ and SRC UK have entered into a strategic partnership to integrate cutting-edge data security technologies into defense intelligence platforms. The collaboration seeks to establish a secure framework for...

Israel Aerospace Industries Debuts Long-Range LAHAT ALPHA Missile

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled the LAHAT ALPHA, the newest member of its Laser-Homing Anti-Tank (LAHAT) missile family, engineered for engagements exceeding 20 kilometers (12 miles). The 2-meter...

October 22, 2025
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Next-Generation Wingman Concept Emerges for US Military Aircraft

Boeing has revealed its concept for an autonomous tiltrotor drone, envisioned to serve as a wingman for US military aircraft. Dubbed the Collaborative Combat Rotorcraft (CxR), the platform is...

October 22, 2025
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R&D
Combat Service and Support Equipment

Belgium’s Cockerill to Convert Over 100 Military Vehicles into Ukrainian Ambulances

Belgian defense company John Cockerill Defense will convert 113 military vehicles into ambulances for Ukraine, reinforcing the nation’s military support amid Russia’s ongoing invasion. The project covers 11 BAE...

October 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

Boeing Secures $461M US Army Order for Nine CH-47F Chinook Helicopters

The US Army has placed an order with Boeing for nine CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters under $461 million in contracts, advancing its efforts to modernize heavy-lift aviation assets...

October 22, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

South Korea Strengthens Drone Capabilities Through New AeroVironment Collaboration

AeroVironment and Korean Air have entered into a partnership to jointly develop and produce a new tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) for the Republic of Korea. Under the agreement,...

LG and KAI Join Forces on Micro-LED Displays for Flight Simulators

LG Electronics and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have partnered to develop next-generation flight simulator displays using micro-LED technology, aiming to elevate realism and performance in pilot training systems. The...