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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...

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...