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May 30, 2025
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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...

May 29, 2025
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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...

May 27, 2025
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Sweden has announced a new military aid package worth $501 million for Ukraine.

Sweden has unveiled its 19th military aid package for Ukraine, pledging 4.8 billion Swedish kronor ($501 million) to bolster the country’s defense capabilities. The assistance is aimed at addressing...

May 23, 2025
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India and Germany have established a strategic partnership to jointly produce ammunition

India’s Reliance Defence and Germany’s Rheinmetall have signed an agreement to jointly produce large-scale ammunition, marking a strategic partnership aimed at boosting defense manufacturing. As part of the deal,...

May 23, 2025
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Ukraine and European defense firm KNDS have signed an agreement to jointly manufacture automatic gun ammunition.

Ukraine has entered into a memorandum of understanding with European defense firm KNDS to jointly produce medium-caliber ammunition for its armed forces. The collaboration focuses on manufacturing shells used...

May 22, 2025
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The United States has approved the sale of 1,400 precision-guided bombs to Poland.

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $180 million deal to supply Poland with 1,400 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-I) and four inert GBU-39 (T-1)/B practice bombs, along...

May 21, 2025
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The United States has completed production of the first B61-13 nuclear bomb ahead of its expected timeline.

The United States has completed the assembly of its first B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb nearly a year ahead of schedule, just two years after the program began. The production...

May 19, 2025
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UK and Germany Collaborate on Development of Precision Strike Missile With 2,000+ Km Range

The UK and Germany have announced plans to co-develop a long-range “deep-precision strike” weapon capable of reaching over 2,000 kilometers, though specific details about the system—such as whether it...

May 16, 2025
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South Korea Plans Upgrades for K9 Howitzers, Rocket Launchers, and Missile Systems

Amid growing demands for increased firepower, South Korea is pursuing upgrades to several key weapon systems. The Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DTaQ) recently carried out a three-day...

May 9, 2025
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Lithuania Plans $337 Million Investment to Strengthen Domestic Defense Industry

Lithuania is allocating €300 million ($337.4 million) to strengthen its defense industry and position itself as a regional hub for security-related innovation. Launched under the Vytis Initiative, the program...