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Lithuanian Forces Acquire GROM Systems to Reinforce Multi-Layered Protection

In a move to enhance regional defense capabilities, Lithuania has signed a €28 million agreement with Poland’s MESKO S.A. for the acquisition of GROM man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS)....

F-47 Fighter Program Receives $3.5 Billion Boost to Challenge Chinese Air Strategy

As reported by the U.S. Department of Defense at the end of June 2025, the United States is bolstering its long-term dominance in aerial warfare with a $3.5 billion...

Army Advances Armored Vehicle Safety with Next-Gen Protection Systems

In an effort to adapt to modern combat demands, the U.S. Army is committing $107.8 million to the development and deployment of advanced protective systems for its tracked armored...

U.S. Army Taps FN America for New-Generation Machine Guns

In a continued effort to enhance battlefield efficiency, FN America has secured a $4.9-million contract to deliver its advanced M240L lightweight medium machine guns to the U.S. Army. The...

Exail Secures European Contract for DriX H-8 Unmanned Surface Vessels

Exail, a French marine technology firm, has been awarded a contract to deliver five DriX H-8 uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) to a European nation, whose identity remains undisclosed. The...

Japan Expands Undersea Fleet with New REMUS 300 Orders

In a move that reflects the deep-rooted defense ties between Japan and the United States, Tokyo-headquartered Hitachi has approached Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) with a request to supply over...

Poland Unveils Maiden Signals Intelligence Ship for Maritime Monitoring

In a major modernization step, the Polish Navy has launched its first of two new SIGINT ships, being developed by Saab of Sweden under the Delfin program. These vessels...

Sharang Shakti Debuts ‘vajR’, India’s First AI-Powered Drone Killer System

In a major advancement for India’s indigenous defense technology, Gurugram-based deep-tech startup Sharang Shakti has introduced vajR, a fully autonomous, hard-kill drone interceptor system. Designed to counter modern UAV...

Poland Commits $662 Million to Boost 155mm Shell Output

The Polish Capital Investment Fund (FIK), a government-backed entity, has announced a major defense investment of over 2.4 billion zloty ($662.9 million) aimed at strengthening the country’s 155mm ammunition...

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Terma Selected to Aid in Upgrade of Argentina’s F-16 Fighter Jets

Terma has signed a support agreement with the Argentine Ministry of Defense (MOD) and the Argentine Air Force (FAA) to contribute to the modernization and mission-readiness of 24 ex-Royal...