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August 20, 2025
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French Army Converts WW2 Cannon Into Anti-Drone Gun

The French Army has introduced the PROTEUS Standard 1, a modernized 20mm automatic gun system designed to counter drones and precision-guided munitions. This development highlights France’s efforts to adapt...

August 20, 2025
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Lithuania Adds Spike LR2 Missiles to Anti-Tank Force

The Lithuanian Armed Forces have received a new batch of Spike LR2 anti-tank guided missiles from Israeli manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The acquisition, valued at 6 million euros...

US Army, X-Bow Fund $13.9M Rocket Motor for GMLRS

New Mexico-based X-Bow Systems and the US Army have committed $13.9 million to develop and test a new solid rocket motor for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)....

August 20, 2025
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Raytheon, Diehl to Jointly Build Stinger Parts in EU

Raytheon of the United States has entered into a partnership with Germany’s Diehl Defence to co-produce critical components of the Stinger surface-to-air missile in Europe. The collaboration, sealed through...

August 20, 2025
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Turkey Unveils First Destroyer Design: TF-2000

Turkey’s state-owned defense company ASFAT has revealed the finalized design of the TF-2000 destroyer, marking a major milestone in the country’s naval modernization drive. The platform will be Turkey’s...

August 20, 2025
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US, Philippines Plan 500+ Joint Drills for 2026

The United States and the Philippines have approved more than 500 joint military activities for 2026, a move aimed at boosting defense ties and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific....

August 19, 2025
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Philippines Adds Five Lockheed Black Hawks to Air Fleet

The Philippine Air Force has officially received five new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters during a ceremony at Clark Air Base in Pampanga. These aircraft are the latest addition to...

KNL to Deliver Cognitive Manpack Radios to Nordics

Finland and Sweden have finalized a joint contract worth 15 million euros ($17.5 million) with Finnish firm KNL for the supply of Cognitive Networked High Frequency (CNHF) Manpack radios....

August 19, 2025
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Czech Republic Confirms Order for 44 Leopard 2A8 Tanks

The Czech Republic has approved a major defense acquisition, greenlighting the purchase of 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from KNDS Deutschland. The deal, valued at 32.76 billion Czech...

Kongsberg Wins First Export Deal for Aussie NSM Launchers

Kongsberg Defence Australia has finalized two export contracts to deliver Australian-manufactured Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launchers and advanced command-and-control consoles to European allies. The deals mark a significant milestone...