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Oct- 2025 -

9 October

Arms

A CV90120 light tank with Rheinmetall's L44A1 120-millimeter low-recoil cannon

BAE Systems, Rheinmetall Partner on 120mm Gun for New CV90120 Light Tank

BAE Systems Hägglunds has signed an agreement with Rheinmetall to equip the new CV90120 armored vehicle with the L44A1 120-millimeter low-recoil cannon.

9 October

Arms

A Bohdana howitzer during a live fire test

Rojoef Manuel

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.

8 October

Americas

US podcaster Ben Shapiro interviews Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Dismisses Israel’s Missile Concern as ‘Imaginary Threat’

Iran dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's warnings over its missile program as fabricated, after he alleged the Islamic republic was developing rockets capable of reaching US cities.

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.

6 October

Air

An AK-630 automatic rotary cannon in naval configuration

Rojoef Manuel

India Fast-Tracks AK-630 Guns to Reinforce Air Defense for Border Towns

The Indian Army is accelerating the purchase of six AK-630 air defense guns to bolster security around towns targeted during recent clashes with neighboring Pakistan.

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 -

24 September

Arms

A U.S. Marine Air Defense Integrated System, far left, a Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, left, a Japan Self-Defense Force Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile, right, and Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile are displayed at a press conference during Resolute Dragon 25 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 17, 2025. Resolute Dragon 25 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. The NMESIS and the MADIS are 3rd Marine Division Assets. The Type 12 SSM and the Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile are Western Army assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)

Rojoef Manuel

US Marines Practice With NMESIS Ship-Killer in Japan Amid Rising China Tensions

The US Marine Corps is training in Japan with a mobile anti-ship missile system while coordinating with the Japanese Self-Defense Forces on moving equipment amid concerns over China’s growing naval activity.

23 September

Air

First live-fire operational exercise for Poland’s IBCS was conducted during the "Iron Defender" exercise at in Ustka, Poland. (Photo Credit: Krzysztof Gumul/US Department of Defense)

Rojoef Manuel

Poland Advances Air Defense in Major WISŁA/Patriot Live-Fire Demo

The US Army has announced that Poland has completed a live-fire operational demonstration of its WISŁA/Patriot program at the Central Air Force Training Ground in Ustka.

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.

15 September

Arms

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia, Papua New Guinea to Sign ‘Historic’ Defense Deal

A defense deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing's Pacific influence.

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