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September 26, 2025
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US Army Allocates Additional $14M for Barrett MK22 Rifles

The US Army has increased its contract with Barrett Firearms by $14.2 million for additional MK22 barrel kits, pushing the program’s total value to more than $64 million. The...

September 26, 2025
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US Army Orders $640M Worth of 155mm Shells to Bolster Stocks

The US Army has awarded a contract worth nearly $640 million to Global Military Products for the procurement of 155mm High Explosive rounds, reinforcing the Special Ammunition and Weapons...

September 25, 2025
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US Air Force Commits $4M to Push Forward 3D-Printed Rocket Fuel Research

The US Air Force has awarded Firehawk Aerospace a $4-million deal to develop 3D-printed rocket propellant designed to extend missile range. The Texas-based startup is pursuing thermoplastic-based fuels, moving...

September 14, 2025
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Australia to Invest $8 Billion in Nuclear Submarine Shipyard

The Australian government has pledged an initial AU$12 billion ($8 billion) to modernize shipyard infrastructure in Perth, supporting its future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. The investment will be phased...

September 12, 2025
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Kosovo Allocates $1.1B for Drone Development and Military Growth

The government of Kosovo has committed over €1 billion ($1.1 billion) to bolster the Kosovo Security Force (KSF), with a strong emphasis on creating locally built drones and enhancing...

September 10, 2025
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$159M Anduril MR Helmet Deal for US Army

The United States Army has awarded Anduril Industries $159 million to create a new mixed reality soldier system as part of its Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) effort…

September 9, 2025
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Six Winners Named in Army $2M AI Contest

The US Army xTech AI Grand Challenge awarded $2M to six winners developing AI for data cleaning and optimization. Ozni AI took first with COMbINE; others included PeopleTec, Snorkel...

August 22, 2025
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Israel Endorses $1.5B Plan to Expand Ground Combat Fleet Amid Gaza Fighting

Tel Aviv Unveils $1.5B Armored Vehicle Expansion Amid Gaza War Israel’s Ministry of Defense has approved a $1.5 billion initiative to fast-track production of main battle tanks and armored...

August 21, 2025
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New Zealand Allocates $1.6B for Submarine-Hunting Fleet

New Zealand Orders Seahawk Helicopters and Airbus Aircraft in $1.57B Deal The New Zealand government will spend US$1.16 billion on five Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, part of a $1.57...

August 20, 2025
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X-Bow, US Army Commit $13.9M to Create Advanced GMLRS Rocket Motor

Pentagon, X-Bow Invest in Next-Gen GMLRS Rocket Motor The US Army and New Mexico-based X-Bow Systems are investing $13.9 million to create and test a next-generation solid rocket motor...