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July 1, 2025
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Israel to Acquire $510 Million in US-Made Bomb Guidance Equipment

The United States has approved a proposed $510 million arms sale to Israel, involving bomb guidance kits and associated support equipment. This move follows the heavy use of Israeli...

June 30, 2025
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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...

June 27, 2025
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Lithuania and Northrop Grumman Broaden Collaboration on Medium-Caliber Ammo

Northrop Grumman and Lithuania have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand co-production of 35mm medium-caliber ammunition. Building on an earlier agreement from September 2024, the new deal was...

June 27, 2025
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Danish Navy to Receive VIDAR Laser Tech From Sweden’s Lumibird

Sweden-based Lumibird Photonics has received a contract from Saab to supply 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders for integration into the Royal Danish Navy’s frigate fleet. Scheduled for delivery in 2025...

June 27, 2025
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Thales, KNDS Roll Out Ground-Based Version of RAPIDFire Air Defense

Thales and KNDS France have unveiled a ground-based version of their RAPIDFire naval defense system, designed to safeguard critical land assets in high-threat operational environments. Optimized for short-range engagements,...

June 26, 2025
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DroneShield Secures $40M European Military Contract for Anti-Drone Tech

Australian defense tech firm DroneShield has secured three contracts through a regional reseller to deliver handheld drone detection and countermeasure systems, along with accessories, to a European military client....

June 26, 2025
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US Navy Develops 400kW Laser Weapon to Target Hypersonics and UAVs

The U.S. Navy has launched a $29.9 million initiative to develop SONGBOW, one of the most advanced shipboard laser weapon systems ever conceived. This high-powered directed energy system is...

June 25, 2025
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Anduril Chosen to Provide Rocket Engines for Saab-Boeing Weapon System

Saab has chosen Anduril to supply solid rocket motors (SRMs) for the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB), a precision strike system co-developed with Boeing. These new SRMs will take...

June 25, 2025
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Canada Unveils Tech to Alert Troops to Incoming Laser-Guided Threats

As laser-guided weapons increasingly dominate the battlefield, KWESST is stepping in with technology designed to counter these hidden threats. The Canadian defense company has secured a contract to provide...

June 20, 2025
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KNDS France to Supply 25,000 Rounds of 40mm Ammunition.

Already operational within the French Army, 40mm telescoped ammunition is reaching a new stage of deployment. The French Procurement Agency has ordered 25,000 rounds, which will help military units...