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May 16, 2025
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South Korea Plans Modernization of K9 Artillery, Missiles, and Launchers

South Korea’s Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DTaQ) has launched an initiative to enhance the performance of key artillery systems, including the K9 howitzer, Chunmoo rocket launcher, and...

May 9, 2025
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Lithuania Commits $337 Million to Strengthen Domestic Defense Production

Lithuania is investing €300 million ($337.4 million) to develop its defense industry under the Vytis Initiative. The program will support around 100 defense companies by boosting innovation, facilitating exports,...

May 8, 2025
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Sweden and Nammo Finalize $186M Agreement to Boost Ammunition Manufacturing

Nammo has landed a 1.8-billion SEK ($186 million) contract to supply Sweden with small-caliber ammunition under a decade-long agreement — the largest of its kind from the Swedish government....

May 2, 2025
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Northrop Unveils Jet-Propelled ‘Lumberjack’ Loitering Munition Drone

Northrop Grumman introduced its “Lumberjack” jet-powered loitering munition at the Modern Day Marine expo. This versatile, modular drone can operate autonomously or under human control and supports various roles...

April 22, 2025
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Raytheon to Build Coyote Interceptors in UAE Under New Agreement

The United States’ Raytheon has formalized a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates’ Tawazun Council, the nation’s defense and security acquisitions authority, to produce the Coyote counter-drone system...

April 17, 2025
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Army Resumes M777 Production With BAE Under $162M Deal

BAE Systems has secured a $162-million contract with the US Army to begin production of major lightweight structures for the M777 howitzer, utilizing supply chains in both the United...

April 15, 2025
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Ukraine Reveals Anti-Missile Laser Weapon

Ukraine has revealed its first indigenous laser weapon system, named Tryzub, during a recent defense conference. Announced last December and now seen in field trial footage, Tryzub demonstrated the...

April 11, 2025
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BAE Launches New ‘Scorpio-XR’ With Extended Firing Range

BAE Systems has initiated development on the “Scorpio-XR,” a next-generation, long-range precision weapon under the company’s Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP) initiative. The Scorpio-XR leverages advances in materials, propulsion, and guidance...

April 11, 2025
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‘Sea Dart’ by Leidos Promises Affordable Subsea Recon Capabilities

Leidos has unveiled the Sea Dart, a modular, uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) designed to disrupt the market with significantly reduced costs—advertised at “up to 80 to 90 percent less”...

April 10, 2025
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Australia Cleared to Buy $1B in US Missile Systems

The United States has cleared a $1.04-billion foreign military sale to Australia that includes up to 200 AIM-120C and 200 AIM-120D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs). This transaction, approved...