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September 18, 2025
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Volvo Teams With Nordic Air Defence on Vehicle-Based Anti-Drone Solution

Sweden’s Volvo Defense and Nordic Air Defence have announced a partnership to develop a vehicle-mounted counter-drone system, revealed during a defense expo in London. The project will deliver the...

September 18, 2025
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$10M Approved by US for Radar Development at Eglin Air Force Base

The US House has allocated $10 million for the development of a next-generation radar system at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The funding supports CHAOS Industries’ ASTRIA system,...

September 18, 2025
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Taiwan Unveils First Jointly Built Missile With US Defense Partner

Taiwan has rolled out its first locally produced missile developed with a US defense partner, reinforcing its defense cooperation with Washington as cross-strait tensions with China intensify. The system,...

September 18, 2025
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Norway Cleared to Purchase 816 GBU-39B Precision-Guided Bombs from US

Norway is set to acquire up to 816 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Increment I munitions under a potential $113 million Foreign Military Sale approved by the US State Department....

September 18, 2025
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BAE Hands Over Initial BvS10 All-Terrain Vehicles to Sweden, Germany & UK

BAE Systems has delivered the first three BvS10 armored all-terrain vehicles to the armed forces of Sweden, Germany, and the UK under a multinational procurement program. A total of...

September 18, 2025
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Kopin Secures $15.4M US Army Contract for AR MicroLED Displays

Kopin Corporation has secured a $15.4 million US Army contract to produce “ultra-bright, full-color” MicroLED augmented reality (AR) displays, designed to sharpen soldiers’ vision in combat environments. The firm...

September 18, 2025
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Spain Places $847M Order for Enhanced BAM Offshore Patrol Ships

Spain has authorized Navantia to proceed with the design and construction of two new Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM)-class offshore patrol ships for the Spanish Navy. Once delivered, the...

September 17, 2025
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Raytheon UK Delivers GPS Anti-Jam Technology for CV90 Armoured Vehicles

Raytheon UK has been contracted by BAE Systems to deliver a GPS anti-jamming capability for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, improving its navigation reliability under electronic attack. The selected...

September 17, 2025
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Britain Enhances Firepower of L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun

The British government has awarded FN Herstal a £20 million ($27.3 million) contract to modernize the L111A1 heavy machine gun, boosting its effectiveness as part of a long-term program...

September 17, 2025
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Spain’s First F-110 Frigate Launched Early by Navantia

Navantia has launched the F-111 Bonifaz, the first in Spain’s new F-110 frigate class, signaling a key milestone in the renewal of the Spanish Navy’s fleet. Laid down in...