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To improve maritime surveillance, Denmark purchases MQ-9B drones.

Denmark’s MQ-9B drone procurement is being facilitated through the MQ-9B International Cooperation Support Partnership, managed by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The partnership includes Belgium, Canada, Germany,...

Five IRIS-T SLM air defense systems purchased by Switzerland

As part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, Switzerland has purchased five IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defense systems. On behalf of the Swiss arms procurement agency, the German arms...

Lockheed Martin Secures Nearly $1B Pentagon Contract for Missile Support

Lockheed Martin has landed a $999 million contract from the US Department of Defense to provide comprehensive lifecycle support for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and the Long-Range...

July 22, 2025
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Leonardo Unveils New 55-Caliber Cannon for Italy’s Next-Gen Battle Tank

Italian armaments leader Leonardo has revealed a next-generation 120mm L55 tank gun, which promises higher muzzle velocity and improved performance compared to previous variants. The advanced L55, developed entirely...

July 22, 2025
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Turkey Debuts Drone-Disabling Laser Tank for Modern Battlefield

Turkey has unveiled the ALKA-KAPLAN—a hybrid tracked combat vehicle merged with a high-energy laser weapon, purpose-built for neutralizing modern battlefield drone threats. Developed collaboratively by ROKETSAN and FNSS, this...

LA-Based Defense Tech Firm Secures $260M for AI-Driven Factory Expansion

The Los Angeles-based defense manufacturing firm Hadrian has closed a $260 million funding round aimed at fueling its expansion into AI-driven precision manufacturing. This capital will launch new facilities...

July 22, 2025
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To improve maritime surveillance, Denmark purchases MQ-9B drones.

Five IRIS-T SLM air defense systems purchased by Switzerland

Lockheed Martin Secures Nearly $1B Pentagon Contract for Missile Support

Leonardo Unveils New 55-Caliber Cannon for Italy’s Next-Gen Battle Tank

Turkey Debuts Drone-Disabling Laser Tank for Modern Battlefield

LA-Based Defense Tech Firm Secures $260M for AI-Driven Factory Expansion

Turkey Acquires Sixth Prototype of Indigenous Kaan Stealth Jet

Washington Approves $620M Coastal Defense Missile Deal with Bulgaria

Czech Republic May Halt Payments Due to Caesar Howitzer Delivery Setbacks

Romania Eyes Turkish Warship Purchase to Safeguard Black Sea Energy Assets