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September 15, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Hanwha and Babcock Join Forces for Multi-Billion Dollar Canadian Submarine Project

Hanwha Ocean has entered into a teaming agreement with Babcock Canada for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), designating the company as the exclusive in-service support provider for the...

September 15, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Thales Teams Up With UK Firm on Drone-Based Electronic Warfare System

Thales has partnered with British innovator Autonomous Devices to build a drone-based electronic warfare solution aimed at naval and land applications. The collaborative system, named EW-UAS1, pairs Thales’ EW...

September 15, 2025
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R&D

South Korea Plans Stealth Upgrade for Homegrown KF-21 Fighter Jet

South Korea is moving ahead with a long-term modernization plan for the KF-21 Boramae, its next-generation fighter jet, with a focus on stealth and advanced mission systems. Developed by...

September 15, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Poland Takes Delivery of Third Shipment of M1A2 Abrams Tanks From the US

The Polish military has received 38 M1A2 Abrams tanks from the US, marking the largest installment so far under a foreign military sale contract signed in 2022. The shipment...

September 15, 2025
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Mergers & JV

PGZ and BAE to Establish 155mm Artillery Ammunition Plant in Poland

PGZ and BAE Systems have signed an agreement to build a state-of-the-art 155mm artillery ammunition factory in Poland. The project will see BAE transfer its advanced production methods and...

September 15, 2025
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New Product Launches

Patria Debuts TRACKX All-Terrain Vehicle for Extreme Environments

Patria, Finland’s leading defense firm, has launched the TRACKX all-terrain vehicle, designed to deliver superior mobility in the toughest battlefield conditions. The tracked vehicle is capable of operating across...

September 15, 2025
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New Product Launches

DTC Introduces Sentry 6161 Advanced Radio for Deployed Troops

Domo Tactical Communications (DTC), headquartered in Virginia, has unveiled the Sentry 6161 tactical radio, engineered for frontline deployment but versatile enough for civil, commercial, and critical infrastructure operators. With...

September 15, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Europe Unveils Drone-Equipped UGV Capable of Rapid 3-Minute Refueling

In a joint effort, Poland’s P.H.U. Lechmar and France’s H2X-Defense have unveiled Hermione, a hydrogen fuel cell-based unmanned ground vehicle capable of refueling in just three minutes. The vehicle...

September 15, 2025
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R&D

AeroVironment to Integrate Arkeus Hyperspectral Radar on JUMP Drone

AeroVironment (AV) has partnered with Arkeus to integrate the Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) payload into the JUMP 20 drone system. The collaboration enhances autonomous surveillance by enabling operations in...

September 14, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

Australia to Invest $8 Billion in Nuclear Submarine Shipyard

The Australian government has pledged an initial AU$12 billion ($8 billion) to modernize shipyard infrastructure in Perth, supporting its future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. The investment will be phased...