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October 7, 2025
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...

October 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Air Force Partners With Tennessee Company on Next-Gen Fuel-Efficient Drone Engine

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Tennessee-based Minco Technologies a $13.6 million contract to develop and demonstrate a next-generation drone engine engineered for major fuel efficiency improvements. The system...

October 6, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

South Korea Unveils Advanced ‘Giga-Class’ Steel to Power Next-Gen Warships and Uncrewed Platforms

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean and steel giant POSCO have signed an agreement to co-develop giga-class steel — a next-generation material engineered to meet the strength demands of future naval...

October 5, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

U.S. Navy launches multi-year upgrade program to enhance Phalanx CIWS ship defenses

To counter evolving aerial threats, the U.S. Navy is instituting a long-term sustainment and upgrade plan for the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), ensuring its viability as the fleet’s...