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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...

September 12, 2025
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Poland, Hanwha Broaden Defense Work on Weapons

In a significant step to deepen bilateral defense ties, Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea has signed two agreements with Polish defense institutions to boost local ammunition certification and missile...

September 11, 2025
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FN Herstal Shows EVOLYS MG in UK

Belgian arms producer FN Herstal has presented its EVOLYS ultralight machine gun, balancing firepower and mobility for infantry and special forces. Chambered in NATO-standard 5.56mm and 7.62mm, the system...

September 9, 2025
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SMASH Sight Deployed on HMGs, Vehicles

Smartshooter has taken its SMASH system to new platforms, mounting it on HMGs, vehicles, and remote stations. Tested at Project VANAHEIM, it enhanced fleet coordination and drone engagement. The...

September 8, 2025
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German TKMS, Indian Firms Unite for Naval Projects

German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has entered into collaborations with multiple Indian defense companies aimed at co-developing naval weapons and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The agreements represent a significant...

September 8, 2025
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Washington Navy Base to Get Armored Vehicle Hub

Absher Construction Company has been contracted by the U.S. Navy to build a new support center for armored fighting vehicles at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington. The award includes $22.8...

September 8, 2025
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New Rolling Warhead Drone by Robotican Targets Indoors

Robotican has introduced a major update to its ROOSTER drone platform, expanding its mission profile to include precision strikes. The hybrid drone, designed for both indoor and urban operations,...

September 7, 2025
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Falcon Peak Launched by USAF to Counter Drones

NORAD and USNORTHCOM have begun a large-scale counter-drone exercise known as Falcon Peak, designed to enhance defenses against small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) threats. Taking place at Eglin Air...