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Oct- 2025 -

9 October

Arms

A Bohdana howitzer during a live fire test

Ukraine Produces 40 Bohdana Howitzers Monthly, Zelensky Says

Ukraine is now producing 40 B2S22 Bohdana artillery systems each month, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced, marking a major step in Kyiv’s effort to expand domestic weapons production amid its ongoing war with Russia.

7 October

Air

An Israeli F-35I Adir assigned to 140 Squadron, Nevatim Air Base, takes off for a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March, 23, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON, and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Under Fire After Scrubbing F-35 Export Details Potentially Tied to Israel

Australia’s Defence Department has quietly removed online information about the country’s role in producing parts for the F-35 fighter jet, prompting claims that the government is concealing its contribution to Israel’s use of the aircraft in Gaza.

2 October

Americas

Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support integrates the missions of DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime into a single unified command responsible for weapon systems support to the joint force starting Oct. 1, 2025.

Rojoef Manuel

DLA Merger Creates One-Stop Command for Weapons Parts

The US Defense Logistics Agency has established a new command to oversee the supply of spare and repair parts essential to maintaining military weapons systems.

Sep- 2025 -

18 September

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Taiwan Debuts First Missile Built With US Arms Partner

Taiwan has unveiled its first missile developed with a US defense company and planned for local production, highlighting closer ties with Washington amid rising China tensions.

12 September

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Turkey Taps Aselsan for $1.9B Air Defense Deal Amid Push for Self-Reliance

Turkey has signed a $1.9 billion contract with Aselsan to supply its military with modern air defense systems.

12 September

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha, Poland Expand Defense Ties With Ammunition and Missile Collaborations

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has signed two major agreements with Polish defense partners to boost local ammunition certification and missile production.

9 September

Air

A B-2 Spirit stealth aircraft flies overhead during the Speed of Sound Airshow at Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St. Joseph, Missouri, May 2, 2020. The air show was hosted by the 139th Airlift Wing, and city of St. Joseph to thank the community for their support. The air show committee estimated around 30,000 people attended during the weekend performances in which the United States Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron were featured. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Patrick Evenson)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Awards Prototype Contract for Modern Bunker Buster

The US Air Force has awarded Applied Research Associates a 24-month contract to develop a testbed of the Next Generation Penetrator air-to-ground weapon system.

4 September

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed Martin Secures Record $9.8B Deal to Build Nearly 2,000 PAC-3 Missiles

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.8-billion contract to produce almost 2,000 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors and associated hardware.

2 September

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Russia’s Kalashnikov Rolls Out Pilot Batch of AM-17 Compact Rifles

Russian arms developer Kalashnikov has produced the first batch of AM-17 compact assault rifles chambered in 5.45-millimeter ammunition, moving the weapon closer to full-scale production.

Aug- 2025 -

28 August

Europe