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January 23, 2025
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The Indian Army will purchase Pinaka MBRL ammunition for $1 billion.

Within a month, the Indian Army intends to acquire more than $1 billion worth of Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) ammo. Before the current fiscal year ends on March...

January 21, 2025
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Switchblade Attack Drones for Dismounted Soldiers Ordered by the US Army

For the US Army’s Directed Requirement for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS), AeroVironment has been contracted to supply Switchblade loitering weapons. The company was given a five-year contract in August...

January 8, 2025
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Rheinmetall Ammunition for Gepard Anti-Aircraft Gun Ordered by Ukraine

Rheinmetall has been contracted by Ukraine to supply 35mm ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun. 180,000 rounds of High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer (HEI-T) ammunition are part of the...

January 6, 2025
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The US authorizes the sale of lightweight submarines to Saudi Arabia for $78.5 million.

Under a $78.5 million agreement, the US government has approved the possible sale of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has asked for 20...

January 2, 2025
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The first batch of BROLIS night combat devices were delivered to the Lithuanian military.

As part of a wider investment in its soldiers, the Lithuanian Armed Forces recently received their first shipment of night combat devices, which were purchased for 17 million euros...

December 6, 2024
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Lockheed Martin agrees to a $245 million upgrade contract for US Navy’s MK 48 torpedoes.

Lockheed Martin has earned a $245 million extension contract from the US Navy to upgrade MK 48 torpedoes’ guidance systems, enhancing the Mod 7 variant for use by both...

November 27, 2024
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An ammunition production line will be established in Pakistan by a Turkish company.

Wah Industries Limited (WIL) and Turkish defense firm Repkon have inked a deal to set up a 155mm artillery shell production and filling facility in Pakistan.The partnership intends to...

November 7, 2024
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Sako will give the Swedish military an additional 22,500 AK-24 rifles.

Sako, a Finnish small arms manufacturer, has been contracted by Sweden to supply its military with 22,500 more Automatkarbin 24 (AK 24) assault rifles. The order is a component...

October 24, 2024
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DRDO Speeds Up Development of Next-Gen Extended-Range Guided Pinaka: Testing Planned for 2025

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is progressing on the development of an extended-range variant of the Guided Pinaka rocket system, set to exceed a range of 120...