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September 26, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Finalizes $320M Deal for Polish Piorun Anti-Aircraft Missiles

Sweden has inked a deal with Polish defense manufacturer Mesko to procure Piorun man-portable anti-aircraft missile systems. Valued at approximately 3 billion kronor ($320 million), the deliveries are planned...

September 26, 2025
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Australia Commissions Ninth Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat From Austal

Austal has delivered the ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat, ADV Cape Spencer (P225), to the Royal Australian Navy. The vessel was constructed at Austal’s Henderson shipyard in Western Australia...

September 26, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

US Army Orders $640M Worth of 155mm Shells to Bolster Stocks

The US Army has awarded a contract worth nearly $640 million to Global Military Products for the procurement of 155mm High Explosive rounds, reinforcing the Special Ammunition and Weapons...

September 26, 2025
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US Air Force Takes Delivery of Ninth BACN Aircraft From Bombardier

Bombardier Defense has handed over the ninth Global 6000 aircraft to the US Air Force under the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program. The delivery took place at Hanscom...

September 26, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

US Army Allocates Additional $14M for Barrett MK22 Rifles

The US Army has increased its contract with Barrett Firearms by $14.2 million for additional MK22 barrel kits, pushing the program’s total value to more than $64 million. The...

September 26, 2025
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R&D

India Equips Next-Generation Nuclear Submarines With 200-MWe Reactors

India’s Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) is advancing the development of nuclear reactors capable of generating 200 MWe (megawatt electric), designed to extend the underwater endurance of the nation’s...

September 26, 2025
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Royal Thai Air Force Expands Fleet With Airbus H225 Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has signed an agreement with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for the delivery of two H225 multi-role helicopters. These new platforms will strengthen the RTAF’s capacity...

September 26, 2025
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Polish Bumech to Manufacture South African OTT Armored Vehicles Domestically

Polish firm Bumech has entered into a cooperation agreement with South Africa’s OTT Technologies to establish local production of OTT armored vehicles in Poland. This agreement marks Bumech’s strategic...

September 25, 2025
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New Product Launches

Iran Debuts MIAAD 120mm Laser-Guided Mortar at Partner 2025, Highlighting Cost-Effective Accuracy

The Iranian Ministry of Defence has introduced MIAAD, a new 120mm semi-active laser-guided mortar round that brings precision capability to standard mortar units. Revealed at Partner 2025 in Belgrade,...

September 25, 2025
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India Inks $7 Billion Agreement for 97 Homegrown Fighter Jets

New Delhi has signed a $7-billion deal to purchase 97 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk-1A jets, as part of a sweeping modernization effort and the retirement of its...