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June 27, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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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Training and Simulation

US Army Welcomes Initial MV-75 FLRAA Virtual Test Model

The U.S. Army has received its first MV-75 FLRAA virtual prototype from Bell Textron as part of efforts to accelerate the development of a next-generation long-range assault aircraft. A...

June 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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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Unmanned Systems

India’s New Kamikaze UAV Offers 100km Operational Capability

Indian company Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA) has unveiled its FWD-LM01 loitering munition at a Paris defense event. Designed for extended-range missions, the new unmanned system has a...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New Ukrainian UAV Tailored to Eliminate Iranian-Made Shaheds

A new drone system designed to intercept Iranian-made Shahed UAVs has been introduced by the Ukrainian Air Force. These drones, often used by Russia, are now being met with...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

UK-Ukraine Agreement Aims to Accelerate Joint Drone Development

A new agreement between the UK and Ukraine aims to deepen defense industry ties, particularly in drone technology and battlefield innovation. The collaboration allows British defense companies to access...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Reusable Drones Gain Strike Capability Via AirLAS Missile Launcher System

German firms Diehl Defence and POLARIS are collaborating on a next-generation aerial strike solution called the Airborne Launching and Attack System (AirLAS). The concept integrates Diehl’s IRIS-T missile with...

June 26, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon Teams With MELCO to Build Advanced SeaSparrow Missile in Japan

A $250 million contract between Raytheon and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) will allow Japan to produce the ESSM Block 2 missile under a licensed production arrangement. Raytheon is set...

June 26, 2025
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Air Platforms

Sweden, Denmark Enter NATO A330 Project; Additional Aircraft Purchased

Airbus has been awarded a contract to supply two more A330 MRTT aircraft to NATO, boosting the alliance’s Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) to 12 aircraft in total. Deliveries are...