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July 1, 2025
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US Greenlights $510M Bomb Kit Sale to Support Israeli Air Force

A $510 million military sale to Israel has received approval from the U.S. State Department, covering bomb guidance systems and related support, as confirmed by the Defense Security Cooperation...

June 30, 2025
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US Army, BAE Collaborate on Upgraded M109 52-Cal Paladin Artillery

BAE Systems has signed a research and development pact with the U.S. Army to support the evolution of the M109-52 self-propelled howitzer. The agreement, established with DEVCOM-AC, is designed...

June 27, 2025
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Ammo Production Pact Between Lithuania, Northrop Set for Expansion

A new agreement between Northrop Grumman and Lithuania aims to boost local production of medium-caliber ammunition through a collaboration with Nammo and the Giraitė Armaments Plant. Signed at the...

June 27, 2025
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Lumibird Supplying Advanced VIDAR Rangefinders to Denmark’s Naval Forces

Lumibird Photonics has been contracted by Saab to deliver 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders for use on the Royal Danish Navy’s frigates. These systems will be delivered over 2025 and...

June 27, 2025
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RAPIDFire Air Defense System Gets Land-Based Upgrade

In a joint effort, Thales and KNDS France have launched a land-adapted variant of the RAPIDFire defense system, extending the platform’s capabilities from naval to terrestrial missions. The system...

June 26, 2025
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European Forces Choose DroneShield in $40 Million Counter-UAV Deal

DroneShield, based in Sydney, has announced its largest-ever contract—three major deals totaling 61.6 million Australian dollars ($40 million) for supplying counter-drone systems and accessories to a European military customer...

June 26, 2025
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Navy Kicks Off Construction of High-Powered Laser for Advanced Aerial Defense

In a major leap forward for maritime defense, the U.S. Navy has initiated a $29.9 million project known as SONGBOW, focused on creating a cutting-edge laser weapon system capable...

June 25, 2025
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Saab-Boeing Ground-Launched Bombs to Use Rocket Motors From Anduril

Anduril has been selected by Saab to produce solid rocket motors (SRMs) for the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB), a system developed in collaboration with Boeing. The new motors...

June 25, 2025
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New Canadian Defense System Spots Laser-Based Attacks on Soldiers

Modern warfare is seeing a rise in laser-guided weaponry that creates invisible danger zones on the battlefield. KWESST, a Canadian defense technology firm, is addressing this challenge with its...

June 20, 2025
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25,000 Rounds of 40mm Ammunition Procured from KNDS France.

Already operational within the French Army, 40mm telescoped ammunition is reaching a new stage of deployment. The French Procurement Agency has ordered 25,000 rounds, which will help military units...