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February 24, 2025
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Raytheon Lands $322 Million Contract to Provide TOW Missiles to US Army

Raytheon has secured a $322.5-million contract to deliver additional TOW anti-armor missiles to the US Army. This latest agreement adds to prior deals in August 2023 and October 2024,...

February 24, 2025
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US Navy Releases New Photo of Classified AIM-260 JATM Air-to-Air Missile

The US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has unveiled an updated rendering of the AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM), a classified next-gen air-to-air weapon. Displayed during a strategic...

February 24, 2025
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Norway Procures US-Made Precision Guidance Kits for K9 Self-Propelled Guns

Norway has finalized a deal with the US to acquire M1156A1 Precision Guidance Kits for its 155 mm self-propelled artillery systems. While contract specifics remain confidential, the deal follows...

February 20, 2025
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US Approves $84 Million Deal to Supply 400 Precision Bombs to Romania

The US State Department has given the green light for Romania to purchase various Guided Bomb Unit-39B (GBU-39B) Small Diameter Bombs in a potential deal worth $84 million. The...

February 19, 2025
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DZYNE Launches Wearable Anti-Drone Defense Technology

At a global defense event in the UAE, DZYNE Technologies revealed its wearable counter-drone solution, the Dronebuster DTIM (Detect, Track, Identify, Mitigate) kit. Designed to increase situational awareness and...

January 23, 2025
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India to Procure Pinaka Rocket Launcher Ammunition in $1 Billion Defense Deal

The Indian Army is preparing to order more than $1 billion in ammunition for its Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers before the fiscal year concludes on March 31. The procurement...

January 21, 2025
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US Army Procures Switchblade Loitering Munitions for Infantry Troops

AeroVironment has secured a $55.3 million order to supply Switchblade loitering munitions to the US Army under its Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS) initiative. This marks the second purchase under...

January 8, 2025
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Ukraine has placed an order for Rheinmetall-manufactured ammunition to support its Gepard anti-aircraft systems.

Ukraine has ordered 180,000 rounds of 35mm High Explosive Incendiary-Tracer (HEI-T) ammunition from Rheinmetall for its Gepard air defense systems. Funded by Germany, the contract aims to enhance Ukraine’s...

January 6, 2025
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U.S. Approves $78.5 Million Deal to Supply Lightweight Torpedoes to Saudi Arabia

The US has approved a potential $78.5 million sale of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes to Saudi Arabia. The package includes 20 ready-to-fire torpedoes, additional exercise variants, spare...

January 2, 2025
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Lithuania Accepts Initial Delivery of BROLIS Night Vision Combat Equipment

Lithuania has taken delivery of the first shipment of advanced night combat gear as part of a €17 million ($17.7 million) procurement initiative. This initial batch includes BROLIS LP5X...