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September 9, 2025
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Air platform

Modern Bunker Buster Prototype Deal for USAF

The US Air Force has awarded Applied Research Associates (ARA) a 24-month contract to develop the Next Generation Penetrator (NGP) weapon system, intended to replace the GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance...

September 9, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Germany OKs Puma IFV Training Simulator

Germany has approved Rheinmetall’s AGSP modular simulator for training crews of its Puma infantry fighting vehicles. The system recreates combat conditions using VBS4 wargaming software and includes cabins replicating...

September 9, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Advanced Defense Suite for Israeli Apaches

The Israeli Ministry of Defence has selected BIRD Aerosystems to upgrade Apache attack helicopters with its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), featuring the compact µDIRCM (Micro Directed Infrared Countermeasure)....

September 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Army AI Contest Awards $2M to Six Teams

The US Army’s xTech Program has awarded $2 million to six winners of its AI Grand Challenge, one of its largest competitions to date. The contest showcased AI tools...

September 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Smartshooter Puts SMASH on HMGs, RWS

Israeli defense company Smartshooter has extended its SMASH fire control system from rifles to heavy machine guns, vehicles, and remote platforms. At Project VANAHEIM, the firm mounted SMASH 3000...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

India, TKMS Join Forces for Naval Capability Growth

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has strengthened its footprint in India through a series of agreements with local defense companies to jointly produce naval weapons and anti-submarine warfare systems. The...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Stealth Drone Rolls Indoors With Warhead by Robotican

Israeli company Robotican has rolled out a strike-capable version of its ROOSTER drone, a system originally conceived for surveillance in dense and complex environments. The new configuration adds precision-guided...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Armored Vehicle Support Hub Planned at US Navy Base

The U.S. Navy has contracted Absher Construction Company to build an armored vehicle support center at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Washington. The agreement is valued at $22.8 million, with...

September 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Saab Supplies Giraffe 4A Radar to Latin America

Saab has secured a 550 million Swedish kronor ($58.5 million) deal to provide its Giraffe 4A air surveillance radar system and support services to a Latin American country. The...

September 8, 2025
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Land Platforms

Tiberius to Deliver 150km Advanced Munition to UK

The UK Ministry of Defence has partnered with Tiberius Aerospace to push the boundaries of long-range artillery through the development of a 155mm ramjet-powered precision munition. The liquid-fuelled projectile...