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May 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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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Land Platforms

Cyprus Procures Sherpa Armored Vehicles Equipped With Akeron Missile Systems From Arquus

Arquus has announced a contract to deliver 12 Sherpa station wagon vehicles equipped with Akeron missile launchers to the Cypriot National Guard. Revealed in Athens, the deal includes French-made...

May 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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 8, 2025
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Air Platforms

Cyberlux Unveils Heavy-Lift Rotary-Wing Drone for U.S. Special Operations Forces

U.S.-based tech company Cyberlux Corporation has introduced a new unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed to support demanding missions for U.S. Special Operations forces. Weighing under 20 pounds (9 kilograms)...

Israel in Talks With US Over Potential JASSM Missile Acquisition

Israel’s Ministry of Defense is reportedly in advanced negotiations with the United States to acquire Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) from Lockheed Martin. While specific details of the potential...

May 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Latvian startup Origin Robotics has launched “BLAZE,” an AI-driven counter-drone system designed to autonomously detect and neutralize aerial threats.

Latvian defense startup Origin Robotics has unveiled “BLAZE,” an autonomous, AI-powered counter-drone system developed to detect and eliminate high-speed aerial threats. Positioned as a more affordable solution compared to...

May 7, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Tekever Unveils $533 Million Investment to Revolutionize UK Defense Sector

British-Portuguese technology company Tekever has committed £400 million ($533 million) to a five-year initiative in the UK focused on advancing defense research, infrastructure, and technological innovation. Known as the...

India Tests Cutting-Edge Naval Mine Amid Rising Regional Tensions

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in coordination with the Indian Navy, has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed underwater mine. Named the Multi-Influence Ground Mine, the weapon is...

May 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

As the region teeters on the brink of conflict, India tests an advanced naval mine.

A locally created undersea sea mine has been tested by the Indian Navy and the country’s Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The Multi-Influence Ground Mine was created to...

May 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

Thales and L3Harris Collaborate to Create Next-Gen SHORAD Capability for the UK

To develop an integrated short-range air defense command and control capability for the UK, L3Harris Technologies and Thales UK have inked a deal. For improved command and control, the...