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Israel to Equip US Troops With New Rifle Control Systems

SMARTSHOOTER has landed a $13 million contract to provide its SMASH 2000L advanced fire control systems to the US Army. Known also as SMASH 3000s, these compact devices support...

June 2, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Patria to Build Armored Vehicles Locally in Latvia

Patria and GDELS-Santa Barbara Sistemas have entered into a partnership to assemble and sustain ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles at Patria’s facility in Latvia. This move celebrates the fifth year...

June 2, 2025
G.Krish
Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

US Helmets Get Upgrade With New LX9 Liner

Gentex Corporation has launched the Gentex LX9™ Liner System, a new helmet upgrade optimized for comfort and compatibility with various ground combat helmets. The lightweight drop-in liner is designed...

June 2, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Hyundai and Portugal Partner on Submarine Project

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has entered into a cooperative agreement with the Portuguese Navy aimed at the potential co-development of advanced small submarine platforms. The memorandum was formalized during...

May 30, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
R&D

US to Get Next-Gen GHOST ISR/Strike Drones from General Atomics

GA-ASI has been awarded a $99.3-million contract to develop advanced drones for the US military’s intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike needs. Central to the classified GHOST program is a...

The First Time Israel Uses a High-Powered Laser Weapon in Combat

Israel has become the first nation to use a high-powered laser weapon in combat, downing kamikaze drones launched by Hezbollah. A video from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems shows the...

The UK government will spend $1.3 billion on a new offensive cyber unit and an AI-powered targeting network.

Britain will spend more than £1 billion ($1.3 billion) to establish a cutting-edge cyber warfare command and an AI-powered targeting network designed to accelerate its military’s digital transformation. The...

May 29, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

According to Merz, Germany and Ukraine will collaborate to manufacture long-range weaponry.

During Ukrainian President Zelensky’s visit to Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged support for Ukraine’s development of long-range weapons capable of targeting sites inside Russia. The countries’ defense ministers...

May 29, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

The first British Type 31 frigate, made by Babcock in Scotland, is rolled out.

The Royal Navy’s inaugural Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer (F12), has been officially revealed by Babcock at its shipyard in Rosyth, Scotland. The event marks the end of the...

Japan is discussing purchasing the Kawasaki K-Racer drone for logistical purposes in the military.

Japan is negotiating with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to acquire the K-RACER drone for military logistics operations. Interest from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force followed a 2024 demo where the...