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Lithuania Commits $337 Million to Strengthen Domestic Defense Production

Lithuania is investing €300 million ($337.4 million) to develop its defense industry under the Vytis Initiative. The program will support around 100 defense companies by boosting innovation, facilitating exports,...

Cyprus Procures Sherpa Armored Vehicles Equipped With Akeron Missiles From Arquus

Arquus will deliver 12 Sherpa station wagon armored vehicles armed with MBDA’s Akeron missiles to the Cypriot National Guard. Announced in Athens, the deal follows successful 2022 trials in...

Sweden and Nammo Finalize $186M Agreement to Boost Ammunition Manufacturing

Nammo has landed a 1.8-billion SEK ($186 million) contract to supply Sweden with small-caliber ammunition under a decade-long agreement — the largest of its kind from the Swedish government....

US Delivers Latest F-35 Lightning II Jets to Japan

Japan has taken delivery of three F-35 Lightning II fighter jets at Komatsu Air Base, each fitted with the latest TR-3 avionics upgrade, including improved displays, processors, and memory....

Cyberlux Unveils Heavy-Lift Rotary Drone Designed for US Special Operations Forces

US tech firm Cyberlux Corporation has launched a lightweight unmanned aerial system (UAS) tailored for US Special Operations. Weighing under 9 kg, this Group 1 drone features long endurance,...

Latvia’s BLAZE System Debuts as AI-Driven Anti-Drone Solution by Startup

Latvian defense startup Origin Robotics has launched “BLAZE,” an autonomous, AI-powered counter-drone system aimed at intercepting and neutralizing agile aerial threats. The system offers a lower-cost alternative to traditional...

Israel Engages US in Talks Over Potential JASSM Missile Acquisition

Israel’s Ministry of Defense is said to be in advanced discussions with the US to acquire Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM). While specific details remain undisclosed, Israeli...

Tekever Unveils $533M Initiative to Reshape UK Defense Capabilities

British-Portuguese firm Tekever has announced a £400 million ($533 million) investment over five years to boost UK defense capabilities. The initiative, named Overmatch, focuses on accelerating developments in artificial...

India Conducts Naval Mine Trials Amid Rising Regional Tensions

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Navy, has successfully tested an indigenously built underwater sea mine. Known as the Multi-Influence Ground Mine, the...

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L3Harris and Thales Collaborate on Advanced SHORAD System for Britain

L3Harris Technologies and Thales UK have partnered to develop an integrated short-range air defense (SHORAD) command and control system for the UK. The solution will combine L3Harris’ Target Oriented...