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September 26, 2025
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US Army Adds $14M for Barrett MK22 Rifles

The United States Army has announced an expansion of its current contract with Barrett Firearms, increasing the deal by $14.2 million for the procurement of additional MK22 rifle barrel...

September 26, 2025
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US Army Orders $640M in 155mm Artillery Shells

The US Army has announced a substantial investment of nearly $640 million to procure 155mm High Explosive artillery rounds, underscoring its commitment to reinvigorating munitions production under the Special...

September 25, 2025
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Iran Shows MIAAD 120mm Laser Mortar for Precision Fire

Iran has unveiled the MIAAD 120mm laser-guided mortar at the Partner 2025 defense expo, highlighting a step change in its indigenous precision-strike capabilities. Engineered by the Iranian Ministry of...

September 20, 2025
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Russia debuts Sarma 300mm launcher on KamAZ-63501 truck

Russian defense industry has unveiled a new configuration of the 9A52-4 Sarma multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) at the Motovilikhinskiye Zavody plant in Perm, with senior officials in attendance....

September 19, 2025
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US Army Sends XM204 Terrain-Shaping Mines to Europe

The US Army has approved the XM204 terrain-shaping munition for deployment in Europe after it successfully completed a rigorous series of tests. The weapon, an advanced anti-vehicle system with...

September 18, 2025
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US Okays 816 GBU-39B Guided Bomb Sale to Norway

The US State Department has cleared a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Norway involving 816 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Increment I munitions, in a deal valued at approximately...

September 18, 2025
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US Approves $162M MK 54 Torpedo Deal to Norway

The US State Department has authorized a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Norway, covering up to 50 MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedo systems in a deal estimated...

September 17, 2025
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UK Plans Upgrade to L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun Power

The UK Ministry of Defense has launched a major program to enhance the firepower of its L111A1 heavy machine gun, awarding a £20 million ($27.3 million) contract to FN...

September 16, 2025
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Rafael Unveils Largest Iron Beam Laser Defense System

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has officially introduced the Iron Beam 450 at the DSEI 2025 exhibition, showcasing its most powerful laser-based air defense platform to date. The unveiling highlights...

September 15, 2025
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PGZ, BAE to Open Polish Site for 155mm Shell Output

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) has announced a strategic collaboration with BAE Systems to establish a new 155mm artillery ammunition production plant in Poland. The agreement underscores Warsaw’s ambition to...