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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...

June 20, 2025
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Saab Awards Contract to Anduril Rocket Motor Systems for Designing and Producing the SRM for GLSDB.

Saab, Inc. has chosen Anduril Rocket Motor Systems to handle the design, development, and eventual large-scale production of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) for the GLSDB weapon, a joint venture...

June 16, 2025
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Early Completion Achieved for First B61-13 Production Unit

The first production unit of the B61-13 gravity bomb has been completed nearly a year ahead of schedule, marking a significant achievement for Sandia National Laboratories and the U.S....

June 13, 2025
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Sweden Expands Use of BONUS Shells in New $62M Agreement With BAE

BAE Systems has announced a fresh order from Sweden’s military procurement agency to deliver more BONUS smart artillery rounds for the country’s armed forces. The contract, worth nearly $62...

June 13, 2025
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Iron Beam 450: Rafael Rolls Out Next-Gen Laser Weapon With Boosted Range

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has debuted its upgraded Iron Beam 450 laser system, showcasing a major enhancement in power and precision through a 450-millimeter aperture. Compared to the older...

June 13, 2025
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BAE Secures Swedish Defense Contract for Precision 155mm BONUS Munition

BAE Systems has secured a new contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to deliver additional BONUS precision-guided munitions to the Swedish Armed Forces. The agreement is valued at...

June 10, 2025
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US Extends VAMPIRE System Aid to European Allies Beyond Ukraine

The Pentagon has commissioned more VAMPIRE weapon systems from defense contractor L3Harris to strengthen surveillance and counter-drone capabilities for European defense operations. This follows a $40-million order last year,...

June 10, 2025
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Northrop Grumman, Marshall Plan Joint GBAD Solution for Britain

Northrop Grumman has teamed with Marshall to propose a next-gen Ground-Based Air Defense system for the British Army. The program, if approved, would center on UK-based design and production...

June 3, 2025
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Norwegian-Made Sniper Scopes Enter Defense Markets

Norway has placed an order with Bertel O. Steen Defence & Security to supply cutting-edge sniper scopes as part of a military modernization effort. The deal includes the Thermis...