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July 17, 2025
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US and Ukraine Begin Collaborative Gunpowder Manufacturing

The Ukrainian Defense Industry Joint Stock Company (Ukroboronprom) has partnered with US-based D&M Holding Company to establish a joint gunpowder manufacturing facility in the United States. This move, announced...

July 15, 2025
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Spain Orders More Than 200 Mobile Howitzers

The Spanish Ministry of Defense has unveiled a significant artillery modernization effort involving the procurement of over 200 self-propelled howitzers to replace the aging M109 systems currently in service....

July 15, 2025
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Czech-Made Pistols to Equip German Troops

Germany has selected Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB), a prominent Czech defense manufacturer, to supply its armed forces with a new generation of standard service pistols, marking a significant...

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...