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Land Systems

Nordic Countries Initiate TRACKX Procurement to Increase Operational Speed

Finland and Sweden have taken initial steps to procure the Patria TRACKX Armored Utility Vehicle. Unlike many nations, these countries are focusing on mobility rather than protection.

5 Oct 2026 372 Views

Air Systems

A $20 billion major deal from the Pentagon to Raytheon: SM-6 production at a critical juncture

U.S. Department of Defense, to urgently replenish dwindling missile stocks and to boost air defense capabilities, signed a massive $20 billion SM-6 procurement contract with Raytheon.

5 Oct 2026 290 Views

Air Systems

China Demonstrates Layered Counter-Drone Defense Systems in People's Liberation Army Operations

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has released rare video clips demonstrating its layered counter-drone defense systems. Chinese authorities announced that a regiment of the PLA's 75th Group Army conducted multi-scenario exercises in the Gobi Desert. Chinese authorities announced that a regiment of the PLA's 75th Group Army conducted multi-scenario exercises in the Gobi Desert.

5 Oct 2026 278 Views

Naval Systems

Sweden Begins Construction of First Luleå Class FDI Warship

Sweden signed an agreement with Naval Group to build the first Luleå Class FDI warship. The first Luleå Class warship built for the Swedish Navy is named HSwMS Luleå. The first Luleå Class warship built for the Swedish Navy is named HSwMS Luleå.

5 Oct 2026 482 Views

Naval Systems

Germany Equips F125 Frigates with IRIS-T SLM: A New Era of Air Defense at Sea

Germany has signed an official contract with Diehl Defence to equip its F125-class frigates with medium-range IRIS-T SLM air defense missiles, fundamentally transforming the air defense capacity of its naval power.

5 Oct 2026 298 Views

Air Systems

Moscow's New Suicide UCAV Molniya-13 Suffers First Loss on the Frontline

Russia's next-generation Molniya-13 unmanned aerial vehicle, unveiled at the exhibition in Minsk, was downed by an air defense operation conducted on the Ukrainian frontline.

5 Oct 2026 313 Views