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September 20, 2025
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Russia debuts upgraded Sarma 300mm rocket launcher on KamAZ-63501 platform

At the Motovilikhinskiye Zavody facility in Perm, Russian industry showcased a new variant of the 9A52-4 Sarma multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). Built on an 8×8 KamAZ-63501 truck with...

September 20, 2025
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Norway strengthens Arctic defenses with purchase of 24 K9 VIDAR howitzers from South Korea

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has awarded Hanwha Aerospace a third contract to supply 24 additional K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers, expanding Norway’s fleet to 52 units. Deliveries will...

September 19, 2025
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PDW Wins $20 Million US Army Contract for Quadcopter Drones

PDW has received a $20.9 million US Army contract to supply its C100 quadcopters and Multi-Mission Payloads, extending the platform’s role in the service’s Transformation in Contact (TiC) initiative....

September 19, 2025
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NATO Member in Europe Purchases Edge Autonomy’s Long-Range Stalker Drone

Redwire’s Edge Autonomy has signed a contract to provide its Stalker UAS to a European NATO country, though specifics such as contract size, delivery timeline, and unit numbers have...

September 19, 2025
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Spanish-Indian Collaboration Completes First Lanza-N Radar Installation for Navy

Indra of Spain and Tata Advanced Systems of India have successfully commissioned the first Lanza-N naval radar aboard an Indian Navy vessel. The 3D long-range radar, designed for air...

September 19, 2025
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Taiwan Unveils ‘Strong Bow’ Missile With 70-Km Altitude Defense Capability

Taiwan has introduced the Strong Bow, its latest indigenous anti-ballistic missile system, designed to counter high-flying cruise weapons. As the first locally developed surface-to-air missile equipped with an AESA...

September 19, 2025
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Portugal Finalizes Sixth Millennium Airlifter Deal, Eyes NATO Market

Portugal has strengthened its KC-390 Millennium transport fleet through a new deal with Embraer Defense & Security, adding a sixth aircraft and securing options for 10 more units to...

September 19, 2025
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Danish-Ukrainian Joint Defense Venture Brings Together Drone Manufacturers

A new Danish-Ukrainian defense company, MITS Industries, has been launched by the Ukrainian-American investment group MITS Capital to consolidate leading Ukrainian drone and defense technology enterprises. The platform includes...

September 19, 2025
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US Army Set to Field XM204 Advanced Terrain-Shaping Munitions in Europe

Following a series of evaluations, the US Army has cleared the XM204 terrain-shaping munition for fielding in Europe. The system, tested at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, is an...

September 18, 2025
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Norway Greenlit for $162M MK 54 Torpedo Purchase From US

Norway is set to acquire up to 50 MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes under a potential $162 million foreign military sale approved by the US State Department. The...