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October 10, 2025
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US Launches Trials of FN’s New 6.5mm Infantry and Irregular Warfare Weapons

FN America has delivered two next-generation 6.5mm prototype weapon systems to the US Department of Defense for testing and evaluation by the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). The...

October 10, 2025
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GDLS-UK and Ricardo Join Forces to Develop Light Mobility Vehicles for British Army

General Dynamics Land Systems–UK and Ricardo have announced a joint initiative to produce lightweight, Light Mobility Vehicles for the British Army as part of the Land Mobility Programme (LMP)....

October 10, 2025
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Silvus Launches Wearable Tactical Network System for Soldiers

Silvus Technologies has launched the StreamCaster NEXUS, a compact tactical networking platform designed to boost mission-critical communication and real-time battlefield awareness. The system is configured for chest-mounted use, providing...

October 10, 2025
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L3Harris to Equip US Army’s NGC2 Program With Advanced Manpack Radios

L3Harris Technologies has obtained a $24-million contract to provide its software-defined data device supporting the US Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) transport infrastructure. Under the contract, the...

October 10, 2025
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BAE Systems and PragoData Form Alliance to Strengthen Czech Defense Logistics

BAE Systems has teamed up with Czech systems integrator PragoData to co-develop Integrated Product Support solutions designed to improve the management and maintenance of military equipment within Czechia’s defense...

October 9, 2025
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Berlin Approves Seven Major Military Deals, Covering 20 Eurofighter Jets

The German Bundestag has approved seven major defense procurement programs aimed at bolstering both national defense and NATO interoperability, including a €3.75-billion ($4.36 billion) contract for 20 Tranche 5...

October 9, 2025
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Raytheon SPY-6 Radar Picked by Germany for Upcoming F127 Air-Defense Ships

Germany has chosen Raytheon’s SPY-6(V)1 radar system to equip its eight forthcoming F127-class air defense frigates. The Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request includes provisions for integration support and adaptation...

October 9, 2025
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US Tech Firm Teams With Ukraine to Develop Hybrid Air-Water Drone

Ukrainian Defense Industry (UDI) has entered into a partnership with US-based LeVanta Tech to jointly develop a hybrid drone capable of both flight and surface operations on water. The...

October 9, 2025
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Varjo Unveils XR-4 Mixed-Reality Headsets for Defense Training Applications

Finnish technology company Varjo has unveiled a new range of mixed reality (MR) headsets designed specifically for defense and security training applications. The refreshed XR-4 lineup introduces the XR-4...

October 9, 2025
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Rheinmetall, BAE Systems Team Up to Develop 120mm Gun for New CV90120 Tank

BAE Systems Hägglunds has entered into an agreement with Rheinmetall to integrate the L44A1 120-millimeter low-recoil cannon onto the new CV90120 light tank. The CV90120, derived from BAE Systems’...