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September 8, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

British Supacat Vehicles Ordered for Czech Units

Czechia is investing in its special operations forces with the acquisition of 18 Supacat HMT Extenda armored vehicles. The purchase will be carried out by local company LPP, while...

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...

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 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

AeroVironment Adds Mobile Anti-Drone Laser

The U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office has received two prototype Laser Weapon Systems designed for counter-drone missions. Built under the Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) effort,...

September 5, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Polish F-35s, F-16s Get US GBU-39B Bombs

Poland has secured GBU-39/B bombs under a $120M contract with the US, ensuring compatibility with both F-35A and F-16 fleets. The weapons, with 110 km range, boost precision strike...

September 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Norway Orders 5 Type 26 Frigates in £10B UK Deal

A £10B agreement has been signed for Norway to buy five Type 26 frigates, making it the first export customer. The City-class warships will enhance Arctic submarine-hunting capabilities and...

September 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Javelin Club Expands With Brazil, Tunisia Entry

The US Army has awarded a new $900.5-million contract to procure additional Javelin missile systems, continuing its investment in one of the most battle-proven anti-tank weapons in modern warfare....

September 4, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

$9.8B Lockheed Pact to Build 2,000 PAC-3 Units

In a major boost to the United States’ and its allies’ missile defense capabilities, Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $9.8-billion modification to an existing contract for the production...

September 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Army Fields AV’s First Counter-Drone Lasers

The US Army has officially received its first LOCUST laser weapon prototypes from AV, strengthening its ability to counter drone threats. The project is part of the AMP-HEL program,...

September 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Japan’s FFM Ships to Get Palfinger Slipways

Tokyo has chosen Austrian firm Palfinger Marine to provide launch and recovery systems for its new generation of FFM-class frigates. The contract involves outfitting the first five ships, scheduled...