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September 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

China’s New Laser Weapon Touted as Naval Power Tool

During its largest-ever military parade in Beijing, China presented the LY-1 high-power laser system, granting the public its first glimpse of the next-generation directed-energy weapon. The display emphasized the...

JET MAX Drone Unveiled: Eight Strikes per Mission

JET, a Ukrainian drone manufacturer, has unveiled the JET MAX, a new bomber UAV with multi-strike capability tailored to engage both tactical equipment and enemy forces positioned behind combat...

September 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

NOMAD UGV Launches With Scout AI Autonomy System

NOMAD, a next-generation unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), has been unveiled through a collaboration between Scout AI and Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions (HMS). The vehicle is powered by Scout’s advanced...

September 4, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Japan’s New FFM Warships to Get Palfinger Slipways

Tokyo has awarded a contract to Austrian company Palfinger Marine to deliver Stern-LARS slipway systems for the nation’s next-generation FFM-class frigates. The order includes equipment for five warships that...

September 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

AV Delivers Two Counter-Drone Lasers to US Army

The US Army has received its first two LOCUST counter-drone laser weapon systems (LWS) from AeroVironment (AV), marking a significant step in advancing directed energy defenses. Delivered as part...

$9.8B Lockheed Deal Covers Nearly 2,000 PAC-3 Units

Lockheed Martin has secured a $9.8-billion US Army contract to produce almost 2,000 PAC-3 MSE interceptors, marking the largest order in the history of the company’s Missiles and Fire...

$900M Deal Adds Brazil, Tunisia to Javelin Program

The United States Army has finalized an additional purchase of Javelin missile systems, valued at $900.5 million, which also introduces Brazil and Tunisia as new customers. The order covers...

Canada Gets Teledyne’s Latest Airborne Imaging Tech

Teledyne FLIR recently embarked on a Canada-wide demonstration tour to present its UltraFORCE 380X airborne imaging pod, an advanced variant of the Star SAFIRE series. The system was displayed...

September 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Kalashnikov Begins Limited Production of AM-17 Rifles

Russian defense firm Kalashnikov has rolled out its first pilot batch of AM-17 compact assault rifles, chambered in 5.45mm. The move signals the weapon’s transition from testing stages toward...

September 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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Saab Debuts Nimbrix Missile With Drone-Swarm Warhead

Saab has unveiled Nimbrix, a newly developed missile designed to counter the rising use of small drones in modern conflicts. Marking the company’s first dedicated counter-drone weapon, the system...