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September 26, 2025
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Army Expands Barrett MK22 Buy With $14M Order

The US Army has significantly increased its investment in advanced sniper capabilities by adding $14.2 million to its ongoing contract with Barrett Firearms. This brings the total value of...

September 26, 2025
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Army Boosts 155mm Ammunition Stocks With $640M

The US Army is ramping up its ammunition procurement efforts, investing close to $640 million for 155mm High Explosive rounds as part of its ongoing Special Ammunition and Weapons...

September 25, 2025
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Iran Debuts MIAAD 120mm Guided Mortar at Partner 2025

At Partner 2025 in Belgrade, Iran revealed the MIAAD, a 120mm semi-active laser-guided mortar round developed by its Ministry of Defence. Superficially similar to conventional mortar ammunition, MIAAD incorporates...

September 20, 2025
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Russia shows new Sarma 300mm launcher variant on KamAZ

A new version of the 9A52-4 Sarma 300mm MLRS has been showcased by Russian industry at the Motovilikhinskiye Zavody facility in Perm. Displayed before senior officials, the vehicle is...

September 19, 2025
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Europe to Host US Army XM204 Terrain-Shaping Weapon

The XM204 terrain-shaping munition has been cleared by the US Army for fielding in Europe, marking a significant milestone in the service’s modernization of ground-based anti-vehicle defenses. The decision...

September 18, 2025
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US Clears Sale of 816 GBU-39B Bombs to Norway

Norway is set to advance its precision strike arsenal after the US State Department approved a potential sale of 816 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) Increment I munitions, estimated...

September 18, 2025
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Norway to Get $162M MK 54 Torpedoes from US

Norway is set to strengthen its naval capabilities as the US State Department approved a possible $162 million sale of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes. The request covers...

September 17, 2025
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Britain to Enhance Firepower of L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun

Britain’s L111A1 heavy machine gun is set to undergo a significant firepower boost following a £20 million ($27.3 million) contract awarded to arms maker FN Herstal. The effort falls...

September 16, 2025
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Rafael Rolls Out Biggest Iron Beam to Boost Defense

At DSEI 2025, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems revealed the Iron Beam 450, its largest and most advanced high-energy laser system for air defense. This new version represents the company’s...

September 15, 2025
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New 155mm Artillery Shell Plant in Poland by PGZ, BAE

In a move to bolster its defense industry, PGZ (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa) has partnered with BAE Systems to construct a 155mm artillery ammunition production facility in Poland. The partnership...