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L3Harris wins VAMPIRE drone defense deal

The US Army has awarded L3Harris a major contract to supply additional VAMPIRE counter-drone systems as part of its layered air-defense strategy. The modular platform combines intelligence, surveillance, targeting,...

UK moves ahead with new machine gun deal

The United Kingdom is moving to ensure the continued operational effectiveness of its L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun fleet through a long-term sustainment program with Heckler & Koch. The...

Army boosts radar testing infrastructure

The US Army is significantly expanding radar testing and evaluation capabilities through a major infrastructure upgrade at Tobyhanna Army Depot. The modernization program includes additional testing facilities, upgraded calibration...

Palladyne, IAI partner on attack drones

Palladyne AI and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have entered into a strategic partnership to introduce the HARPY, HAROP, and Mini HARPY loitering munition systems to the US defense market....

Blighter to deliver border security radars

Blighter has secured an additional contract from an Eastern European military for its A800 Mk 2 surveillance radar systems. Designed for border security and reconnaissance operations, the radar can...

Switzerland buys 32 RCH 155 howitzers

Switzerland has selected the KNDS Artillery Gun Module (AGM) system to replace its aging M109 self-propelled howitzers, awarding a contract for 32 systems mounted on Piranha IV 10×10 vehicles....

Japan backs NATO aid program for Ukraine

Japan has contributed $14.7 million to NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List, supporting the procurement of non-lethal military equipment for Ukraine. Beyond financial assistance, Tokyo has expanded cooperation with Ukraine...

Denmark cleared for JASSM-ER missiles

The United States has approved a potential $842 million Foreign Military Sale to Denmark for 200 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles-Extended Range (JASSM-ER). Integrated with the Royal Danish Air Force’s...

Italy approved for US assault vehicles

The US State Department has approved a $30.6 million sale of Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs) to Italy, including command and recovery variants. Drawn from former US Marine Corps inventories,...

Saab wins Army vehicle simulator contract

Saab has secured a $22.4 million contract to supply Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System (VTESS) kits for the US Army. The system transforms operational vehicles and weapon platforms into...