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July 7, 2025
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HIMARS to Receive Hypersonic Capability, Says US Army

The US Army is set to enhance its HIMARS systems with hypersonic strike capabilities through the introduction of the Blackbeard Ground Launch (GL) missile. Designed to merge with current...

July 5, 2025
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To strengthen its firepower, Taiwan acquires more M109A7 self-propelled howitzers from the United States.

In a major step to modernize its ground forces, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has approved the acquisition of 168 M109A7 155mm self-propelled howitzers from the United States, replacing...

July 4, 2025
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US Army Selects FN America to Provide Light Medium Machine Guns

The US Army has awarded FN America a $4.9 million contract for the delivery of M240L lightweight medium machine guns. Initially introduced in 2010 to offer a more durable,...

July 3, 2025
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$662M Investment to Expand 155mm Ammo Manufacturing in Poland

The Polish Capital Investment Fund (FIK), backed by the government, will allocate more than 2.4 billion zloty ($662.9 million) to four firms within the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) to...

July 2, 2025
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Diehl Collaborates With Sener on Hypersonic Systems, UGVs, and Remote Carriers

Germany’s Diehl Defence and Spain’s Sener have formalized a new partnership to co-develop cutting-edge defense technologies, including hypersonic missiles, remote carriers, and unmanned ground systems. The collaboration is geared...

June 30, 2025
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US Army Teams Up With BAE to Advance 52-Caliber M109 Paladin Howitzer

BAE Systems has signed a development agreement with the US Army to fast-track the 52-caliber M109 self-propelled howitzer prototype. The collaboration, formalized under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement...

June 27, 2025
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RAPIDFire Adapted for Ground-Based Air Defense in Latest Offering by Thales and KNDS

Thales and KNDS France have launched a land-based adaptation of the RAPIDFire system, originally designed for naval defense, to shield key assets in rapidly evolving battlefield conditions. The system...

June 27, 2025
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Northrop, Lithuania Deepen Collaboration on Medium-Caliber Ammo Manufacturing

Lithuania has signed a new memorandum of understanding with Northrop Grumman to expand co-production of medium-caliber ammunition, further developing a partnership that began in September 2024. The agreement, formalized...

June 27, 2025
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Danish Navy to Receive VIDAR Laser Rangefinders from Sweden’s Lumibird

Lumibird Photonics, based in Sweden, has secured a deal with Saab to deliver 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders for use on the Royal Danish Navy’s frigates. The systems will be...

June 26, 2025
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European Military Awards DroneShield $40M Deal for Anti-Drone Systems

DroneShield, a defense technology firm based in Sydney, has won three contracts to supply handheld counter-drone detection systems and accessories to a European military buyer, working through a local...