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29 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Italy Launches $6B Procurement for New Main Battle Tank

Italy has launched a $5.84-billion procurement for a new main battle tank and derivative vehicles for the Italian Army.

29 September

The PNS Hangor attack submarine. Photo: Pakistan Navy

Rojoef Manuel

Pakistan’s First Chinese-Built Hangor Submarine Completes Maiden Live Fire

The Pakistan Navy has completed an anti-ship cruise missile launch from its first Hangor-class attack submarine during the vessel’s maiden live-fire test in the North Arabian Sea.

29 September

Rojoef Manuel

British Drone Submarine Fires US Heavyweight Torpedo in Historic First

The US Navy and the UK Royal Navy have successfully fired an Mk 48 heavyweight anti-submarine and anti-surface torpedo from an experimental extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle, marking a historic first for allied undersea warfare.

29 September

Christine Casimiro

Raytheon Ramps Up AMRAAM Missile Production Under $20B Contract

Raytheon has secured a contract valued at up to $20.7 billion to accelerate the production of the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles.

28 September

Anduril Founder Palmer Luckey presents the Barracuda missile to Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs. Photo: Edgars Rinkēvičs via X

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia Eyes Barracuda Missiles From Anduril

Latvia has announced its intent to procure the Barracuda family of jet-powered cruise missiles from US defense contractor Anduril Industries.

28 September

Jodesz Gavilan

BAE Systems Secures Four-Year Deal to Support UK Artillery

BAE Systems has secured a four-year agreement to supply components for British Army artillery and armored vehicle weapon systems.

25 September

Green Berets assigned to 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) enter a room during close-quarters battle training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 16, 2026. The exercise replicated realistic operational conditions, allowing Soldiers to refine close-quarters tactics, communication, and team coordination in preparation for real-world missions. 1st SFG(A) maintains highly lethal, rapidly deployable forces to execute the full spectrum of special operations alongside allies, partners, and the joint force as the preferred partner and premier special operations entity in the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. John Bae) This photo was altered for security purposes in accordance with USSOCOM Manual 360-1.

Rojoef Manuel

USSOCOM Selects GMP for Weapons, Ammo, and Protective Gear Program

The US Special Operations Command has partnered with Global Military Products under a $19.5-million multi-award program to distribute weapons, ammunition, and personal protective equipment for US and foreign partners.

24 September

Jodesz Gavilan

US Validates Anduril’s Barracuda as Open-Architecture Weapon

Barracuda has become the first weapon in large-scale production to pass the US' independent verification for its Weapon Open System Architecture standard.

21 September