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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...

Puma IFV Training Gets Simulator Approval

AGSP, Rheinmetall’s Puma simulator, replicates ballistics, vehicle controls, and targeting. Integrated with soldier systems, it allows both mounted and dismounted training. The design ensures modular upgrades and portability.

September 9, 2025
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Air platform
Procurement & Contracts

Air Force Taps New Bunker Buster Program

ARA and Boeing will develop prototypes for the NGP, designed to strike bunkers and tunnels. Lessons from the GBU-57/B’s use in Operation Midnight Hammer guide requirements.

Japan Unveils Modular Vehicle to Replace Type-96 Fleet

Japan has officially rolled out its first mass-produced Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV), designed to replace the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) aging Type-96 personnel carriers. The milestone event was...

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...

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...

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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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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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...

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,...