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September 7, 2025
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AeroVironment Adds Laser to Army Squad Vehicle

The U.S. Army has received its first two mobile Laser Weapon Systems (LWS) designed for counter-drone missions under the AMP-HEL prototyping effort. Built around AeroVironment’s LOCUST 20kW-class laser and...

September 5, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Poland Adds GBU-39B Bombs for F-16, F-35

Warsaw has contracted the US to supply GBU-39/B bombs for both its F-35 and F-16 fleets. Valued at $120M, the deal enhances strike capabilities with extended-range, precision-guided munitions that...

September 5, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Norway Orders 5 UK Type 26 Frigates

Norway will acquire five BAE-built Type 26 frigates under a £10B agreement with the UK. The warships, optimized for anti-submarine warfare, enhance Arctic security and ensure Glasgow shipyards maintain...

September 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Brazil, Tunisia Join $900M Javelin Deal

The US Army has issued a $900.5-million order for additional Javelin missiles, marking the first sales to Brazil and Tunisia. The deal follows a 2023 contract with the Raytheon-Lockheed...

September 4, 2025
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Lockheed Wins $9.8B for 2,000 PAC-3 Missiles

Lockheed Martin has secured a $9.8-billion US Army contract to supply nearly 2,000 PAC-3 MSE interceptors with supporting launchers and equipment. It marks the largest order in the company’s...

September 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army Fields First AV Counter-Drone Lasers

AeroVironment (AV) has handed over the first two prototypes of its LOCUST mobile counter-drone laser weapon system to the US Army under the Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) program....

September 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Palfinger to Equip Japan’s FFM Warships

Japan has contracted Austria’s Palfinger Marine to deliver stern launch and recovery systems (Stern-LARS) for its upcoming FFM-class multirole frigates. Covering the first five vessels to be constructed between...

September 2, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Portugal Gets 3 Embraer A-29N Super Tucanos

Portugal has accepted its first three A-29N Super Tucanos from Embraer at Alverca do Ribatejo. The 200M-euro program covers 12 aircraft, a simulator, logistics, and support. The multi-mission turboprop...

September 2, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Northrop to Supply Bushmaster II for Borsuk

Northrop Grumman has started shipping the Mk44 Bushmaster II autocannon for Poland’s new Borsuk IFV. The 30mm chain-gun, widely used in NATO, delivers 100–200 rounds/min and up to 5,100m...

September 2, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

UK Adopts Aussie AI for Data Leak Defense

The UK Ministry of Defence will deploy AI software from Castlepoint Systems to detect and prevent sensitive data leaks. The Explainable AI scans documents and emails across military networks...