Weapons and Munition

Weeklydefencenews > Weekly Defence News > Weapons and Munition

February 19, 2025
Admin
Weapons and Munition

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
Admin
Weapons and Munition

$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
Admin
Weapons and Munition

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
Admin
Weapons and Munition

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...

January 6, 2025
Admin
Weapons and Munition

Saudi Arabia gets the go-ahead from the United States to purchase $78.5 million worth of lightweight torpedoes.

Under a $78.5 million arrangement, the United States government has given Saudi Arabia permission to purchase MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes. Saudi has requested 20 lightweight torpedoes that...

January 2, 2025
Admin
Weapons and Munition

The first shipment of BROLIS night warfare equipment arrives to the Lithuanian army.

As part of a larger investment in its soldiers, the Lithuanian Armed Forces just acquired its first shipment of night warfare equipment for 17 million euros ($17.7 million). This...

December 6, 2024
Admin
Weapons and Munition

In a $245 million agreement, Lockheed Martin will improve the MK 48 torpedo used by the US Navy.

The US Naval Sea Systems Command has given Lockheed Martin a $245 million contract extension for the MK 48 Guidance and Control (G&C) program. The most recent iteration of...

December 3, 2024
Admin
Weapons and Munition

HX-2 Karma Intelligent Loitering Munition Officially Launched by Helsing

On December 2, 2024, Helsing, a defense-oriented artificial intelligence firm, officially introduced the HX-2 Karma—an intelligent loitering munition engineered for precision strike operations. Its unveiling followed widespread speculation tied...

November 27, 2024
Admin
Weapons and Munition

Turkey’s Defense Firm to Build Ammunition Production Line in Pakistan

Turkish defense company Repkon has partnered with Pakistan’s Wah Industries Limited (WIL) to establish a production and filling line for 155mm artillery shells in Pakistan. This collaboration aims to...

November 7, 2024
Admin
Weapons and Munition

Swedish Armed Forces to Receive 22,500 More AK 24 Rifles from Sako

Sweden has placed an order with Finnish arms manufacturer Sako for an additional 22,500 Automatkarbin 24 (AK 24) assault rifles to enhance its military capabilities. This procurement is part...