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Apaches in Israel Fitted With Protection Suite

The Israeli Air Force will upgrade Apaches with BIRD’s new µDIRCM, described as the most compact and cost-effective DIRCM available. Optimized for small platforms, it ensures protection against modern...

$2M Army AI Prize Won by Six Teams

Six firms won the Army’s AI Grand Challenge, splitting $2M for tools that enhance military data use. Ozni AI led with its COMbINE engine. Winners advance to an accelerator...

September 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

SMASH System Now on HMGs, Remote Platforms

At Project VANAHEIM, Smartshooter mounted its SMASH 3000 optics on heavy machine guns and integrated the SMASH HOPPER with a recon vehicle. Connected to ATAK, it boosted targeting efficiency,...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

TKMS Partners With India to Build Naval Technologies

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has signed new agreements with Indian defense firms to jointly develop and produce advanced naval weapons and anti-submarine warfare systems. The move underscores TKMS’ growing...

Robotican Reveals Rolling Drone Armed for Indoors

Israeli defense firm Robotican has unveiled an upgraded version of its ROOSTER hybrid drone, enhancing it with precision-guided strike capabilities. Originally designed for reconnaissance in urban and indoor environments,...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

US Naval Base to Host Armored Vehicle Service Center

The U.S. Navy has awarded Absher Construction Company a $22.8 million contract to construct an Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) support facility at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Washington State. The...

September 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Saab Scores Latin American Order for Giraffe 4A Radar

Saab has finalized a contract to deliver its Giraffe 4A radar system, along with support services, to an undisclosed Latin American nation. The deal is valued at around 550...

September 8, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

UK Picks Tiberius for 150km Precision Artillery Round

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract to Tiberius Aerospace for the development of a liquid-fueled, ramjet-powered 155mm precision-guided artillery shell. Designed for long-range engagement, the...

September 8, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Saab, Hanwha Test GLSDB Use on Chunmoo Rocket Systems

Saab has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hanwha Aerospace to evaluate the integration of the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) into the Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher...

UK to Supply Supacat Armored Vehicles to Czech Forces

Czechia’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed the purchase of 18 Supacat HMT Extenda vehicles for the army’s special forces. The deal involves local industry, with LPP handling delivery and...