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LX9 Liner Introduced as Helmet Innovation for US Troops

Gentex Corporation has introduced the LX9™ Liner System, engineered to enhance helmet comfort and modularity for soldiers in the field. This new insert features nine adjustable EPP and comfort...

Strategic Procurement: Poland Secures 120mm Tank Ammo

Poland has sealed a deal worth 150 million złoty with Mesko, a subsidiary of PGZ, for the delivery of thousands of armor-piercing 120mm tank rounds. The APFSDS-T shells are...

Precision Fire Support: Israel Supplies to US Army

SMARTSHOOTER has been awarded a $13 million contract to equip the US Army with SMASH 2000L fire control devices, also marketed as SMASH 3000. The system uses AI and...

May 30, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

General Atomics to Build Next-Generation GHOST ISR and Strike Drones for the U.S.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has secured a $99.3 million contract to develop advanced drones for U.S. intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and strike missions. While exact specifications remain...

Israel Deploys High-Energy Laser Weapon in Combat for the First Time

Israel has reportedly used a high-powered laser weapon in combat for the first time, successfully intercepting kamikaze drones launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems released footage...

UK to Allocate $1.3 Billion for New Offensive Cyber Unit and AI-Powered Targeting System

The UK is investing over £1 billion ($1.3 billion) to create a new offensive cyber unit and develop an AI-powered targeting system to enhance its digital warfare capabilities. The...

May 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

German politician Friedrich Merz announced that Germany and Ukraine plan to collaborate on the joint production of long-range weapons.

During Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany will assist Ukraine in developing long-range weapons capable of striking deep into Russian territory. The two...

Babcock Launches Initial UK Type 31 Frigate in Scotland

Babcock has unveiled the Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer (F12), at its Rosyth facility in Scotland. This milestone signals the end of the ship’s three-year construction...

Japan is negotiating the acquisition of the Kawasaki K-Racer drone to support its military logistics operations.

Japan is in discussions with Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) regarding the potential purchase of the K-RACER drone to enhance its military logistics capabilities. According to a spokesperson from KHI...

May 28, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

India has given the green light for the development of a prototype of its next-generation advanced fighter jet.

India has approved the development of a prototype for its fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), marking a significant step in its efforts to strengthen domestic defense production. The...