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July 11, 2025
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U.S. Army Extends Moog Contract for Ongoing SGT Stout Program Support

Moog, a leading defense systems provider, has secured a renewed contract with Leonardo DRS for the second year of spare parts supply under the SGT Stout Program, officially known...

July 7, 2025
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US Army Plans Hypersonic Upgrade for HIMARS Systems

The US Army is preparing to enhance its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) by incorporating hypersonic missile technology, through the development of the new Blackbeard Ground Launch (GL)...

July 5, 2025
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Taiwan strengthens firepower through expanded purchase of M109A7 self-propelled howitzers from the U.S.

In a major defense move, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has confirmed the acquisition of 168 advanced M109A7 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers from the U.S., marking a sharp increase...

July 4, 2025
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FN America to Deliver Light Medium Machine Guns to U.S. Army

FN America has been awarded a $4.9 million contract to supply the M240L lightweight medium machine gun to the U.S. Army. This procurement expands upon the weapon’s integration into...

July 3, 2025
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$662M Investment Set to Ramp Up Poland’s 155mm Ammo Production

Poland is significantly ramping up its artillery production capabilities, with the Polish Capital Investment Fund (FIK) committing over 2.4 billion zloty ($662.9 million) to expand the manufacturing of 155mm...

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,...