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July 5, 2025
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By purchasing additional U.S. M109A7 self-propelled howitzers, Taiwan enhances its artillery capabilities.

The Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan has formally announced a significant expansion of its artillery modernization plan, which includes the purchase of 168 M109A7 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers...

July 4, 2025
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The U.S. Army will receive light medium machine guns from FN America.

The US Army will receive FN America’s flagship M240L lightweight medium machine guns under a $4.9 million deal. The order is based on the inclusion of the NATO-standard weapon...

July 3, 2025
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To increase its output of 155mm ammunition, Poland is investing $662 million.

According to a Wednesday statement, The government-backed Polish Capital Investment Fund (FIK) will provide over 2.4 billion zloty ($662.9 million) to four companies from the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ)...

July 1, 2025
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Israel Gets the Green Light to Buy $510 Million Worth of Bomb Guidance Kits from the US

Following Israel’s use of a large number of ammunition in its recent war with Iran, “the United States on Monday announced the approval of a $510 million sale to...

June 30, 2025
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BAE, US Army Partner to Create 52-Caliber M109 Paladin Howitzer

“The 52-caliber variant of the M109 self-propelled howitzer prototype has been the subject of a research and development deal between BAES Systems and the US Army. BAE will expedite...

June 27, 2025
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Northrop and Lithuania Increase Medium-Caliber Ammunition Manufacturing Collaboration

“Building on an initial agreement reached in September 2024, Lithuania and Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of understanding to increase the co-production of medium-caliber ammunition.” Under the terms...

June 27, 2025
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The Danish Navy will get VIDAR laser rangefinders from the Swedish firm Lumibird.

Sweden-based Lumibird Photonics has a deal with Saab to provide 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders for the Royal Danish Navy’s frigate force. The systems, which will be delivered in 2025...

June 27, 2025
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In a new air defense variant from Thales and KNDS, RAPIDFire is now ground-based.

“Thales and KNDS France have unveiled a land-based version of the RAPIDFire naval defense system, which is intended to defend valuable assets in fast-moving battlefields. The system is capable...

June 26, 2025
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European Military Pays $40 Million for DroneShield Counter-Drone Bags

Through a local reseller, the Sydney-based firm DroneShield has secured three contracts to provide a European military client with portable drone detection and counter-drone devices, as well as their...

June 26, 2025
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The US Navy Begins Construction on a 400 kW Laser Designed to Destroy Hypersonic Targets and Drones

“In order to create one of the most potent shipboard laser weapons in the world, the US Navy has launched a $29.9 million initiative. The goal of the initiative,...