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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...

May 8, 2025
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Sweden and Nammo Ink $186 Million Agreement for Ammunition Production

Nammo has secured a 1.8-billion Swedish kroner ($186 million) contract with Sweden to provide small-caliber ammunition under a new 10-year framework agreement—the largest such deal awarded to the company...

May 2, 2025
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Northrop Introduces the “Lumberjack” Kamikaze Drone Powered by Jets

At the Modern Day Marine expo in Washington, DC, Northrop Grumman debuted the “Lumberjack,” a one-way assault drone.Through an onboard data link that allows for real-time communications, the modular,...

April 22, 2025
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UAE Begins Local Production of Raytheon Anti-Drone Systems

Raytheon has signed a breakthrough agreement with the UAE’s Tawazun Council to establish indigenous production of the Coyote counter-drone system. This collaboration is set to transform the Gulf nation’s...

April 17, 2025
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BAE to Restart M777 Line After US Army Contract Award

Under a fresh $162-million contract, BAE Systems is ramping up production for key structural parts of the celebrated M777 lightweight howitzer. Building on momentum from battlefield successes—especially in Ukraine—the...

April 15, 2025
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Advanced Laser Weapon by Ukraine Targets Cruise & Ballistic Missiles

The Ukrainian Armed Forces recently presented the Tryzub laser weapon, marking a major milestone in the nation’s pursuit of high-tech battlefield systems. During public field demonstrations, the Tryzub was...

April 11, 2025
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‘Scorpio-XR’: BAE’s New Artillery Boasts Twice the Reach

UK defense giant BAE Systems has announced a breakthrough in precision munitions with the development of Scorpio-XR, a hypervelocity round engineered for superior speed, range, and targeting flexibility. Part...

April 11, 2025
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Leidos Unveils Budget Underwater Drone For Naval Surveillance

American defense firm Leidos has introduced the Sea Dart—a highly configurable UUV intended to make advanced undersea operations widely accessible. The Sea Dart costs a fraction of legacy systems,...

April 10, 2025
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US Greenlights $1 Billion Missile Deal for Australia

The recent US decision to authorize the sale of up to 400 AIM-120 family air-to-air missiles to Australia reflects a commitment to maintaining regional balance and integrated allied security....