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March 6, 2025
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Altechna Joins Initiative to Create Europe’s First Independent 100kW Laser Weapon

Altechna, a Lithuanian photonics firm, was chosen to participate in a ground-breaking initiative to create Europe’s first fully autonomous 100-kilowatt laser weapon. The project, dubbed TALOS-TWO (Tactical Advanced Laser...

March 3, 2025
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‘Dark Eagle’ Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon to Be Deployed by US Army This Year

After a long period of delays brought on by repeated testing failures, the US Army intends to deploy its “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic weapon (LRHW) this year. The development...

February 24, 2025
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The U.S. Army and Raytheon agreed to a $322 million deal for TOW anti-armor missiles.

Raytheon has received a $322.5 million deal to provide the U.S. Army with more TOW (Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wireless-guided) anti-armor missiles. Similar deals totaling approximately $1 billion were struck in...

February 24, 2025
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Newest Image of Mysterious AIM-260 JATM Missile Revealed by US Navy

The most recent iteration of the top secret AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) has been made public by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The missile was...

February 24, 2025
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For its K9 artillery fleet, Norway purchases precision-guided kits from the United States.

For its 155 mm self-propelled artillery systems, Norway has reached an agreement with the US to purchase the Precision Guidance Kit M1156A1.No more information was made available. Nonetheless, in...

February 20, 2025
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Romania’s purchase of 400 small diameter bombs for $84 million is approved by the United States.

In a possible transaction of $84 million, Romania’s request to the US State Department for many Guided Bomb Unit (GBU)-39B Small Diameter Bombs (SDBs) has been granted. The NATO...

February 19, 2025
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The Wearable Counter-Drone Kit Is Now Available From DZYNE

At a worldwide defense conference in the UAE, DZYNE Technologies unveiled its wearable counter-small unmanned aerial system (c-sUAS) kit. The Dronebuster Detect, Track, Identify, Mitigate (DTIM) package is a...

January 23, 2025
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$1 billion worth of Pinaka MBRL ammunition will be ordered by the Indian Army.

In the next month, the Indian Army intends to purchase more than $1 billion worth of Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) ammunition.Before the current fiscal year ends on March...

January 21, 2025
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US Army Acquires Switchblade Attack Drones for Infantry Soldiers

As part of the US Army’s Directed Requirement for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS), AeroVironment has been contracted to provide Switchblade loitering munitions. The $55.3 million contract is the second...

January 8, 2025
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Rheinmetall ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft weapon has been ordered by Ukraine.

Rheinmetall has been contracted by Ukraine to provide 35mm ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft weapon. The new order, which is supported by Germany, consists of 180,000 rounds of High...