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October 31, 2025
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Armenia Set to Finalize $3B Purchase of India’s Su-30MKI Fighters

Armenia is reportedly close to finalizing a multibillion-dollar agreement with India for the purchase of Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). According to Indian Defense...

October 31, 2025
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Mergers & JV

US and Norway Team Up on GPS Defense to Expose Spoofed Signals

Virginia-based NAL Research has partnered with Norwegian companies Tschudi Shipping and SGM Technology to develop a maritime navigation solution designed to keep vessels operational in GPS-denied or spoofed environments....

October 31, 2025
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Germany’s Merz Welcomes Turkey’s Eurofighter Deal as NATO Strength Boost

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday praised NATO ally Turkey’s purchase of 20 Eurofighter jets, describing the move as a significant boost to the alliance’s strength amid the ongoing...

October 30, 2025
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Agile Defense to Participate in $44M US Navy IT Modernization

Agile Defense has been awarded a major subcontract under a $44-million US Navy program aimed at modernizing and securing the Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) global IT infrastructure. The prime...

October 30, 2025
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Asio Selected to Deliver Next-Gen Taurus BMS to Israeli Defense Forces

Asio Technologies has completed development of an upgraded version of its Taurus battle management system (BMS) for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Known within the IDF as Noam, Taurus...

October 30, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

Spain Allocates $305M to Modernize 121 Pizarro IFVs

Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved the modernization of more than 100 Pizarro infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) in service with the Spanish Army. Valued at 261.8 million euros ($305...

October 30, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

Lockheed Supports $50M Program to Equip Saildrone USV With JAGM Launcher

Lockheed Martin is investing $50 million in Saildrone to fit its JAGM Quad Launcher onto the Saildrone Surveyor unmanned surface vehicle (USV). Integration work is planned to finish in...

October 30, 2025
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Italy Begins Purchase of 29 More AW249 Attack Helicopters

The Italian Ministry of Defence has initiated a parliamentary process to approve the procurement of 29 additional AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) attack helicopters for the Italian Army. Valued at 1.22...

October 30, 2025
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Mergers & JV

GE Aerospace and Poland Sign MoU for F110 Maintenance Support

American engine maker GE Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Poland’s Military Aviation Works (WZL-2) to establish a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) program for the...

October 29, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Bulgaria and Rheinmetall Open Ammunition Plant to Strengthen EU Defense Chain

Bulgaria has partnered with German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall in a deal exceeding 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) to construct a major production hub for gunpowder and 155-millimeter artillery shells,...