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October 3, 2025
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Drone Interceptor Prototypes Backed by Pentagon

The Pentagon has chosen two firms to accelerate the development of advanced drone interceptors, part of an effort to counter larger, military-grade unmanned systems. Selected under a rapid innovation...

September 30, 2025
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Bullfrog AI Weapon Joins Drone Sea Battle

An autonomous weapon platform originally designed for land warfare is being modified for use on maritime systems under a new defense agreement. The technology employs artificial intelligence, advanced vision...

September 29, 2025
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New Ammo Factory Boosts Latvia Defense

A northern European state is moving ahead with a plan to set up an advanced ammunition plant through a partnership with a defense manufacturer. The venture will integrate forging,...

September 29, 2025
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Taiwan Unveils 8kW Drone-Killer Laser

A recently unveiled fiber laser system highlights a key step in strengthening asymmetric defense capabilities on an island nation. The weapon is tuned for humid environments and designed for...

September 26, 2025
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Army Adds $14M for Barrett MK22 Rifles

The modernization of precision weapons continues as the national army orders more conversion kits for its recently adopted sniper rifle. The firearm’s adaptable design allows for rapid changes between...

September 26, 2025
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Army Expands 155mm Ammo Stocks With $640M

To strengthen its ammunition supply chain, the national land force has awarded a significant contract for artillery shells. The purchase supports both domestic use and allied requirements under a...

September 25, 2025
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MIAAD 120mm Laser Mortar Unveiled for Precision Strikes

A new 120mm laser-guided mortar round was unveiled as a compact precision option designed to upgrade the lethality and accuracy of standard mortar units. Unlike bespoke precision munitions that...

September 20, 2025
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Sarma Rocket Launcher Debuts on KamAZ Chassis

At the Motovilikhinskiye Zavody facility in Perm, Russian engineers showcased a fresh variant of the 9A52-4 Sarma multiple launch rocket system that emphasizes wheeled mobility and modular launch architecture....

September 19, 2025
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XM204 Terrain-Shaping Mines Head to Europe

The United States Army is set to field the XM204 Advanced Terrain-Shaping Munition (ATSM) in Europe, marking a significant upgrade to ground combat engineering capabilities. The XM204 represents a...

September 18, 2025
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816 GBU-39B Bombs Approved for Norway

The United States has formally cleared a potential $113 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Norway involving 816 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs (SDBs), a move that strengthens Oslo’s precision...