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With a $162 million BAE contract, the US Army restarts manufacturing of the M777 howitzer.

For $162 million, BAE Systems has been contracted by the US Army to manufacture the M777 main lightweight howitzer structure. The titanium frame of the rifle, which serves as...

Polish company delivers PAC-3 missile components to Lockheed.

The first delivery of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) launch tubes produced by the Polish company WZL-1 has been received by Lockheed Martin. PAC-3 MSE missiles are primarily...

April 17, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Ukrainian Armored Military Vehicles Will Be Made in Spanish Factory

The Spanish car manufacturer Tecnove has won a deal to build armored battle vehicles for its Ukrainian industrial partner, Practika. The collaboration will entail the firm building the systems...

Morocco gets the green light to buy $825 million worth of Stinger missiles from the United States.

The United States gave its approval on Tuesday for a sale to Morocco of up to 600 Stinger anti-air missiles and associated hardware valued at $825 million. “The planned...

April 16, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

The US Army’s $4.2 billion tethered spy balloon contract is being sought after by Raytheon and nine other companies.

Ten defense companies have been chosen by the US Army to compete for a $4.2 billion program to create a next-generation, lighter-than-air surveillance balloon. The 10-year program, known as...

April 16, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Joint Mine Warfare Exercise completed by the ROK Navy and the U.S. Navy

On April 16, 2025, the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) and the U.S. Navy came to an end with Korean Spring Exercise. Between April 7 and April 16, the...

A multinational defense firm has placed a multi-million dollar purchase with Gilat.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a global leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, today announced that its Defense Division has received a Multimillion contract...

Laser Gun Capable of Destroying Cruise and Ballistic Missiles Introduced by Ukraine

The Tryzub, Ukraine’s first laser weapon system, has been unveiled. The purchase of the weapon was announced in December. But during a recent meeting attended by high-ranking Ukrainian military...

April 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

The United Kingdom unveils a remotely operated mine-clearing device.

To improve the effectiveness of mine and explosive clearance, the British Army has deployed the remotely controlled “Weevil” robotic system. The Weevil, which was created in collaboration between the...

April 11, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Hungary’s Lynx IFVs Will Receive NEMO Mortars from Patria

Patria has been hired to provide Patria NEMO mortars to pair with Hungary’s Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles.