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August 15, 2025
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SMARTSHOOTER SMASH 3000 fire control systems ordered in bulk by regional customer.

An Asia-Pacific customer has ordered hundreds of SMASH 3000 fire control systems from Israel’s SMARTSHOOTER after extensive trials. The lightweight system, unveiled in 2022, applies AI and computer vision...

August 13, 2025
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Poland to Boost 155MM Shell Output 6x by 2027

Poland has unveiled plans to significantly expand its annual 155mm artillery shell production from about 30,000 units to 180,000 by 2027 — a sixfold increase. Prime Minister Donald Tusk...

August 12, 2025
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Estonia Pursues $4 Billion Defense Loan as Part of EU Rearmament Initiative

Estonia is preparing to secure up to 3.6 billion euros ($4.1 billion) in financing, with the backing of the European Commission, to enhance its defense capabilities through joint weapons...

August 12, 2025
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German Armed Forces Select Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 for Significant Procurement

Rheinmetall expects to finalize a multi-billion-euro contract with the German Armed Forces for its Skyranger self-propelled air defense systems by the end of 2025. According to CEO Armin Papperger,...

August 11, 2025
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Elbit Secures $260M in Contracts to Deliver Advanced Airborne Weapons to Israel MoD

Elbit Systems Ltd. has announced securing two contracts valued at approximately $260 million to supply advanced airborne munitions to the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD). The agreements mark a...

August 8, 2025
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BDT UK Presents Beretta and Sako Next-Generation Rifles to Replace L85

BDT UK has introduced the Beretta New Assault Rifle Platform alongside a Sako AR-15-style system, marking a significant step in its proposal to replace the British Armed Forces’ current...

August 8, 2025
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Slovakian Company Showcases Updated ‘Wolf’ Counter-Drone Vehicle

Slovakia’s DefTech has unveiled a fresh look at the Wolf 25 AD, a highly versatile modular platform designed to neutralize both airborne threats and ground-based targets. Marketed as a...

August 7, 2025
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Rheinmetall Secures Orders for 40mm Ammo to Lithuania, Grenades to Estonia

Rheinmetall has secured infantry ammunition contracts from Estonia and Lithuania totaling 33 million euros ($38 million). Estonia’s agreement includes the supply of hand grenades, with splinter grenades scheduled for...

August 5, 2025
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Thai Army Deploys High-Energy Laser Weapon to Combat Drone Threats

The Royal Thai Army has officially introduced a new high-energy laser weapon aimed at strengthening the nation’s defense against drone threats. This cutting-edge system is designed specifically to neutralize...

August 5, 2025
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Netherlands Becomes First NATO Nation to Procure US Arms for Ukraine

The Netherlands has committed to purchasing €500 million ($577 million) worth of US-made weapons for Ukraine, becoming the first NATO ally to fully fund a package under a newly...