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October 27, 2025
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Railgun Revival: General Atomics Unveils New EM Weapon

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has reignited momentum in its railgun development program, presenting the weapon as a potential next-generation air defense system against saturation and high-speed threats. The...

October 24, 2025
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Rheinmetall Teams with Indonesia on Ammo Tech

PT Pindad, Indonesia’s flagship defense manufacturer, has signed a new partnership agreement with German defense giant Rheinmetall to co-develop next-generation ammunition technologies. The collaboration is a key milestone in...

October 23, 2025
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Barrett Reveals Next-Gen 30mm Smart Grenadier Weapon

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing has introduced its next-generation 30mm Precision Grenadier System (PGS), a semi-automatic grenade launcher engineered to give US Army infantry units superior firepower, adaptability, and counter-UAS capabilities...

October 20, 2025
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Next-Gen Vehicles Get Moog Lightweight Turret

Moog Inc., a leader in defense automation, has introduced the Lightweight Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (LW RIwP) at AUSA 2025, designed to meet emerging needs in short-range air defense for...

October 19, 2025
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US Army Paladin Upgraded with M109A7 Howitzer

BAE Systems has introduced its latest artillery innovation for the U.S. Army: the M109A7 52 caliber self-propelled howitzer. This prototype combines the field-proven M109A7 Paladin chassis with the high-performance...

October 16, 2025
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US Army Targeted by DRS, KNDS Caesar Howitzer Offer

In a move signaling deeper transatlantic defense collaboration, Leonardo DRS and KNDS have signed a strategic partnership to jointly bid for the US Army’s next-generation artillery modernization program. The...

October 16, 2025
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AM General Upgrades Hawkeye Howitzer With Recoil Tech

In a historic step toward modernizing its national defense, the Belgian Air Force has received its first three F-35A Lightning II fighters from Lockheed Martin. The advanced stealth jets...

October 10, 2025
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FN’s New 6.5mm Weapons Set for US Army Trials

FN America has shipped prototype 6.5mm systems to the US Department of Defense for evaluation by the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). The delivery includes the LICC-Individual Weapon...

October 9, 2025
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BAE-Rheinmetall Join Forces on CV90120 Tank Cannon

BAE Systems Hägglunds has signed a strategic agreement with Rheinmetall to arm the CV90120 light tank with the company’s L44A1 120mm low-recoil gun. The collaboration marks a major milestone...

October 8, 2025
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Ukraine to Get Thales Anti-Drone Airburst Rocket System

Thales Belgium has created a new 70mm airburst rocket system featuring the FZ123 warhead, aimed at defeating Shahed-type drones and other similar aerial threats. The company has already delivered...