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October 7, 2025
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American Firm Unveils Balloon-Launched Glide Weapon

Emerging defense innovator Aventra has secured $3 million in new funding to advance its plan to convert traditional, unguided bombs into autonomous long-range strike weapons. The technology aims to...

October 6, 2025
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Army Backs FN’s Next-Gen Precision Grenade System

FN America has secured a $2-million development contract from the US Army to continue work on its MTL-30 Precision Grenadier System, a next-generation 30mm semi-automatic launcher aimed at modernizing...

October 6, 2025
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AK-630 Guns Boost India’s Border Air Defense

In a decisive move to boost border security, the Indian Army is expediting the purchase of six AK-630 close-in air defense guns from Advanced Weapons and Equipment India (AWEIL)....

October 6, 2025
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Italian Navy Unveils AI-Driven 30mm Turret

Leonardo has officially launched its Lionfish 30 remote-controlled turret, a next-generation naval defense system designed with artificial intelligence to improve accuracy, targeting speed, and crew protection. The weapon represents...

October 5, 2025
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Navy enhances ship defenses via Phalanx CIWS upgrades

The U.S. Navy has outlined a new multi-year sustainment and upgrade cycle for the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), reinforcing its role as the fleet’s ultimate line of defense...

October 4, 2025
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Tamnava rocket launchers showcased at Cyprus parade

In a move signaling deepening defense collaboration with Serbia, Cyprus unveiled the Tamnava multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) during its Independence Day celebrations in Nicosia. The appearance of these...

October 3, 2025
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Anduril, Zone 5 Advance Pentagon Drone Interceptors

The Pentagon has tapped Anduril Industries and Zone 5 Technologies to accelerate the development of advanced interceptors under its Counter NEXT initiative, aimed at neutralizing larger, military-grade drones. The...

September 30, 2025
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AI-Driven Bullfrog System Targets Maritime Drone Wars

Allen Control Systems (ACS), a Texas-based defense technology company, has won a key contract with ManTech to deploy its Bullfrog autonomous weapon system aboard maritime platforms. This development represents...

September 29, 2025
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New Ammunition Plant to Support Latvia’s Defense

Latvia is advancing its defense industrial base through a 275-million-euro ($321 million) deal with Rheinmetall to establish a new ammunition production facility. Signed in Hamburg, the memorandum of understanding...

September 29, 2025
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Taiwan Shows 8kW Laser Weapon Against Drones

Taiwan has taken a notable step in directed-energy weapons development with the introduction of an 8-kilowatt fiber-optic laser system. Developed by Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC), the platform was...