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November 4, 2025
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Sweden Finalizes Modernization of Archer Artillery System

BAE Systems Bofors has completed the delivery of Sweden’s upgraded Archer artillery fleet, marking the end of a nationwide initiative to strengthen long-range firepower. The FMV (Swedish Defence Procurement...

November 2, 2025
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Iran Pledges to Restore Nuclear Facilities More Powerfully

Iran announced on Sunday that it will rebuild nuclear facilities damaged by Israeli and US strikes “stronger than before,” as Oman urged Tehran and Washington to revive stalled diplomatic...

October 31, 2025
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France Unveils Laser System Enabling UAVs to Designate Strike Targets

French defense company MERIO is developing an airborne laser targeting system that enables unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to mark targets for precision-guided strikes, minimizing the need to expose personnel...

October 31, 2025
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Inuit-Owned Company to Enhance Canada’s Arctic Defense Readiness

A newly established Inuit-owned defense company is merging Arctic field expertise with cutting-edge military technology to strengthen Canada’s northern security capabilities. Headquartered in Nunavut, Sapujjijiit Inc. — meaning “defender”...

October 22, 2025
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Belgium’s Cockerill to Convert Over 100 Military Vehicles into Ukrainian Ambulances

Belgian defense company John Cockerill Defense will convert 113 military vehicles into ambulances for Ukraine, reinforcing the nation’s military support amid Russia’s ongoing invasion. The project covers 11 BAE...

October 19, 2025
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Israel Chooses L3Harris and IAI for New Blue Sky Warden Attack Jet

L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a strategic defense agreement to co-develop the Blue Sky Warden, a light-attack and intelligence aircraft tailored for Israel’s defense needs....

October 17, 2025
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General Atomics Conducts Test of Long-Range Maneuverable Projectile

General Atomics Validates Next-Gen Guided Artillery in Long-Range Trials General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has reported successful testing of its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP) — a precision-guided artillery...

October 16, 2025
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Auterion Completes Artemis Long-Range Drone Under DIU Program

Auterion has finalized the development of the Artemis long-range strike drone under a US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) initiative. The system’s design is reminiscent of Iranian Shahed drones used...

October 16, 2025
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AM General Revamps Hawkeye 105mm Mobile Howitzer With Soft-Recoil Design

AM General has introduced an upgraded version of its Hawkeye 105mm Mobile Howitzer System, a lightweight, highly mobile artillery platform designed for the demands of modern combat operations. Unveiled...

October 15, 2025
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US Launches Radar Upgrade to Strengthen Homeland Missile Defense

The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is rolling out a software enhancement for its ballistic missile early warning radar network to improve object classification during the midcourse stage of...