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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...

June 2, 2025
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Poland Boosts Military With Large Order of Armor-Piercing Rounds

Poland has awarded a 150-million złoty contract to Mesko to deliver thousands of next-generation 120mm APFSDS-T tank munitions. These rounds are built for heavy armor penetration, weighing 7.3 kg...

June 2, 2025
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US Army Chooses Israeli Firm for Weapon Enhancements

In support of its battlefield modernization efforts, the US Army has signed a $13-million deal with SMARTSHOOTER for the delivery of SMASH 2000L smart fire control systems. These AI-powered...

May 30, 2025
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Israel Deploys Laser Weapon in Combat for the First Time

For the first time, Israel has used a high-powered laser weapon in live combat to intercept a kamikaze drone launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon. Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense...

May 29, 2025
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Germany and Ukraine to Jointly Manufacture Long-Range Weapons, Says Merz

During Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany will collaborate with Ukraine on developing long-range weaponry capable of targeting locations deep within Russian territory....

May 27, 2025
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Sweden Announces $501 Million Military Assistance Package for Ukraine

Sweden has announced its 19th military aid installment for Ukraine, committing 4.8 billion Swedish kronor ($501 million) to support the country’s defense amid ongoing conflict with Russia. Defense Minister...

May 23, 2025
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India and Germany Forge Strategic Ammo Manufacturing Alliance

India’s Reliance Defence and Germany’s Rheinmetall have formed a strategic partnership to co-produce large-scale ammunition at a new facility in Watad, southwestern India. The site will manufacture up to...

May 23, 2025
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Ukraine and KNDS Agree to Co-Produce Automatic Gun Ammunition

Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with European defense firm KNDS to jointly manufacture medium-caliber ammunition for its military. The shells are designed for automatic guns that target...