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Sweden confirms order for four C-390 Millennium aircraft

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Sweden confirms order for four C-390 Millennium aircraft

8th October 2025

The firm order also included options for seven more aircraft as part of the joint European procurement for the multi-role aircraft, allowing for potential future European acquisitions.

US Coast Guard advances plans to acquire small response boats

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US Coast Guard advances plans to acquire small response boats

8th October 2025

The maritime security service is looking to purchase up to four demonstrators as it seeks to ensure the force’s goals are achievable before continuing its acquisition programme.

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Thales’ Ground Fire radar meets growing European demand for airspace protection

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Thales’ Ground Fire radar meets growing European demand for airspace protection

7th October 2025

The new radar will be used to enhance the French-Italian SAMP/T NG system with a greater surveillance range and wider coverage to detect, track and classify targets.

Sikorsky unveils new Nomad VTOL drone family

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Sikorsky unveils new Nomad VTOL drone family

7th October 2025

The tailsitting vertical take-off and landing drones are designed to be scalable with Group 3 to Group 4 variants, with each one focused on meeting US Army reconnaissance requirements.

US Army orders 86 Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks

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US Army orders 86 Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks

7th October 2025

The initial order was placed as part of the $222 million, five-year contract awarded to Mack Defense in June.

Royal Navy launches Project Vanquish to test carrier-launched drone

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Royal Navy launches Project Vanquish to test carrier-launched drone

7th October 2025

The requirement notice outlines the need for a fixed-wing, short take-off and landing autonomous collaborative platform, as part of the UK Royal Navy’s route towards fielding a hybrid air wing.

Serbia pushes new and improved weapons to showcase native capabilities

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Serbia pushes new and improved weapons to showcase native capabilities

7th October 2025

Last month’s Partner 2025 exhibition in Belgrade, Serbia was seen as a chance for local companies to grab the spotlight. New systems, anti-tank weapons and turrets were displayed as well as programme progress updates.

MQ-28A Ghost Bat: Australia’s drone charts the future of loyal wingman UAVs

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MQ-28A Ghost Bat: Australia’s drone charts the future of loyal wingman UAVs

6th October 2025

Boeing Australia’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat stands as the oldest “loyal wingman” currently in development, with potential European opportunity on the horizon for the uncrewed aerial vehicle.

US Air Force DASH 2 experiment compares AI and human judgement for battle accuracy and speed

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US Air Force DASH 2 experiment compares AI and human judgement for battle accuracy and speed

6th October 2025

The trials aimed to discover how AI can help operators make faster and sharper decisions in challenging battlespaces.

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US Army signs for $982 million loitering munition deal as demand rises and industry follows

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US Army signs for $982 million loitering munition deal as demand rises and industry follows

6th October 2025

The Hero-120 loitering munition has a 4.5 kg multi-purpose warhead designed to engage armoured targets. It is manufactured in the US by Mistral in partnership with Israel’s Uvision.

AFA 2025: CUAS solutions demonstrate modularity and portability focus

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AFA 2025: CUAS solutions demonstrate modularity and portability focus

3rd October 2025

Aerovironment, Epirus and SNC displayed their counter-uncrewed aerial systems, with both non-kinetic and kinetic options for military services.

US Navy confirms Q2 FY2026 contract award for Tomahawk Block V modernisation

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US Navy confirms Q2 FY2026 contract award for Tomahawk Block V modernisation

3rd October 2025

The agreement with Raytheon will comprise the acquisition and delivery of maritime seeker suite technologies and processing capabilities for 35 to 96 missiles.

Australia and Canada approved for $2.5 billion HIMARS buys

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Australia and Canada approved for $2.5 billion HIMARS buys

3rd October 2025

Australia already operates M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) after receiving first units in March and conducting the first firings in August. Canada’s order comes in the face of a commitment from the government to move aw...

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