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August 7, 2025
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Rheinmetall to Provide 40mm Ammunition to Lithuania and Hand Grenades to Estonia

The Baltic states have secured major munitions deals with Rheinmetall — Estonia for grenades, Lithuania for 40mm cartridges — to enhance readiness as part of expanded military spending to...

August 5, 2025
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Thailand Deploys High-Energy Laser System to Neutralize UAVs

Thailand’s army has launched a new high-energy laser weapon to tackle UAV threats. This cutting-edge directed energy weapon uses focused power beams for accurate, round-the-clock defense against drones, helping...

August 5, 2025
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Dutch Government Buys US Weapons for Ukraine Under New NATO Framework

In a pioneering move among NATO members, the Netherlands will acquire $577 million in US arms for Ukraine by utilizing a new system—PURL—launched by US and NATO leadership. This...

July 31, 2025
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Aselsan reveals new tactical systems

Turkish defense firm Aselsan has introduced next-gen tactical systems at IDEF 2025, including solutions for electronic warfare, counter-drone operations, and secure communication. Highlighting the lineup is KORAL 200, a...

July 18, 2025
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UK selects Cubic to provide live training systems for realistic weapons effects simulation.

Cubic Defence UK has signed a two-year agreement with the UK Ministry of Defence to supply the Instrumented Live Training Area Weapons Effects System (ILT-A), enhancing realism in soldier...

July 17, 2025
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The US and Ukraine have started a cooperative gunpowder manufacturing operation.

Ukroboronprom and D&M Holding will co-produce gunpowder in the US to support Ukraine’s 155mm artillery shell production. The JV boosts self-reliance and secures supply chains amid global shortages and...

July 15, 2025
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Spain Plans to Acquire More Than 200 Self-Propelled Howitzers

In a move to overhaul its artillery capabilities, the Spanish military is planning to procure more than 200 self-propelled howitzers to replace its aging M109 systems. The effort, worth...

July 15, 2025
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Czechia to Supply New Handguns to German Soldiers

In a recent procurement decision, Germany has selected Czech company Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB) to supply its military with a new service pistol, the P13, chambered in 9×19mm....

July 11, 2025
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In support of the U.S. Army SGT Stout program, Moog signs a contract for Year Two spare parts.

In a move reinforcing its role in national defense, Moog has signed a follow-up contract with Leonardo DRS for the year two SGT Stout spare parts supply, supporting U.S....

July 7, 2025
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US Army’s HIMARS to Become Hypersonic

With the creation of the Blackbeard Ground Launch (GL) weapon system, the US Army is preparing to give its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) a hypersonic boost. The...