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BAE Joins US Army in Advancing M109 Howitzer to 52-Caliber Standard

BAE Systems has entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC) to advance the 52-caliber version of the M109...

Zen Develops Optical Filter to Improve Efficiency of Laser Training

Zen Technologies has introduced an innovative optical filter designed to enhance the performance and reliability of military laser training systems. The newly developed “Single ILU Long Pass Filter” merges...

Italian Navy Commissions Fincantieri for New Combat Ship Construction

Fincantieri has received a contract to construct two additional Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) multipurpose combat vessels for the Italian Navy. These ships will now serve Italy, replacing the units...

US Navy Grants $1.8 Billion Submarine Contract to General Dynamics

General Dynamics Electric Boat has secured a $1.8 billion contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to continue acquiring long lead time materials for the Virginia-class Block VI submarine...

Germany Equips Medium Forces With Boxer Vehicles Featuring 30mm Turrets

Germany has announced plans to procure Boxer armored fighting vehicles equipped with 30mm Remote Control Turrets (RCT30) to support the operational needs of its newly formed Medium Forces unit....

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M-tron Wins $5.5 Million Deal for RF Parts in Navy Weapon Systems

M-tron Industries has been awarded a $5.5-million contract to produce advanced radio frequency (RF) components for a prominent U.S. naval weapon system. The order includes robust crystal and lumped...

US Army Bases to Receive Security Upgrades From General Dynamics

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has secured a $580 million contract to support the security and operational readiness of U.S. Army bases. The agreement covers Integrated Base Defense Sustainment...

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