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October 7, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Purchases Four C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft from Embraer

Sweden has finalized the purchase of four Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft, expanding its tactical airlift capabilities and strengthening ties with European defense partners. The acquisition aligns Sweden with a...

October 7, 2025
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New Product Launches

North Korea Reveals Indigenous Variant of Russia’s Pantsir Air Defense System

A newly revealed North Korean short-range air defense system has drawn attention for its notable resemblance to Russia’s Pantsir platform. Footage from the Defense Development 2025 showcase depicts a...

October 7, 2025
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R&D

US Company Unveils Glide Kit Deployed from Balloons for Extended-Range Attacks

Aventra raised $3 million to develop technology that transforms dumb munitions into AI-enabled precision weapons capable of striking targets as far as 3,000 miles (4,800 km). The company in...

October 7, 2025
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Mergers & JV

India and Brazil Explore Barter Agreement for Defense Aircraft

India and Brazil are exploring an unprecedented defense exchange that could allow both nations to trade high-value military assets instead of relying on financial transactions, as reported by regional...

October 6, 2025
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New Product Launches

Italy Unveils AI-Enhanced 30mm Naval Turret Combining Smart Fire Control With Proven Power

Leonardo has unveiled the Lionfish 30, a next-generation AI-enabled remotely operated naval turret developed under the Italian Navy’s fleet modernization program. At its center is the ITAR-free X-GUN, a...

October 6, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Thales Reaches Milestone With 100th CAPTAS Sonar Order for ASW

Thales has secured an order for its 100th Combined Active-Passive Towed Array Sonar (CAPTAS) system from an undisclosed international customer, marking a major milestone for the company’s flagship anti-submarine...

October 6, 2025
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India Accelerates Deployment of AK-630 Guns to Bolster Border Air Defenses

The Indian Army is fast-tracking the acquisition of six AK-630 air defense guns to strengthen protection around towns targeted in recent cross-border clashes with Pakistan. According to ANI News,...

October 6, 2025
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US Army Awards Funding for FN’s Next-Gen Precision Grenade Launcher

The U.S. Army has awarded FN America a $2 million contract to further develop its Precision Grenadier System (PGS) prototype. The funding will support maturation of FN’s MTL-30 —...

October 6, 2025
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Japan Tests Rheinmetall and Milrem Uncrewed Ground Vehicles for Future Operations

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has begun testing two European unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to evaluate their potential for diverse operational missions. The trials feature the Rheinmetall Mission...

October 6, 2025
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France Expands Test Pilot School Fleet With Airbus H160 Helicopter

France has taken delivery of a new Airbus H160 helicopter, integrating it into the training fleet of EPNER, the nation’s military test pilot school operated under the Defense Procurement...