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February 20, 2025
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U.S. Clears $84M Bomb Deal with Romania

Romania has received approval from the US State Department for a potential $84 million acquisition of multiple GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs. The request includes 400 GBU-39B SDB-I units and...

February 19, 2025
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DZYNE Unveils Wearable Anti-Drone Kit

At an international defense show in the UAE, DZYNE Technologies showcased its portable c-sUAS solution—the Dronebuster DTIM kit. Engineered to counter threats from enemy drones, the lightweight system supports...

February 4, 2025
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Sweden Orders Mk82 Bombs for Gripen Jets From Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall has secured a contract from Sweden to supply Mk82 bombs intended for the country’s Gripen aircraft, enhancing the Swedish Air Force’s ability to engage ground targets. Valued at...

January 23, 2025
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$1 Billion Deal in the Works as Indian Army Plans Major Pinaka MBRL Ammo Purchase

Within a month, the Indian Army plans to place procurement orders exceeding $1 billion for Pinaka MBRL ammunition. These orders are set to be confirmed before the fiscal year...

January 21, 2025
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Switchblade Combat Drones Ordered by US Army for Use by Ground Forces

Under the U.S. Army’s Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS) initiative, AeroVironment has been awarded a $55.3 million contract to provide Switchblade loitering munitions. This is the second delivery under a...

January 8, 2025
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Rheinmetall to Supply Ammunition for Ukraine’s Gepard Anti-Aircraft Guns

Rheinmetall has been tasked with supplying Ukraine with 35mm HEI-T (High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer) ammunition for the Gepard air defense platform under a German-funded agreement. The order covers...

January 6, 2025
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Saudi Arabia Cleared to Purchase U.S. Lightweight Torpedoes in $78.5M Deal

The United States has authorized a prospective $78.5 million foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia for MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes. The package includes 20 operational torpedoes, spare...

January 2, 2025
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First Shipment of BROLIS Night Combat Devices Arrives for Lithuanian Armed Forces

Lithuania has received the initial installment of night combat gear under a €17 million ($17.7 million) defense investment initiative to enhance soldier effectiveness. The package comprises BROLIS LP5X laser...

December 6, 2024
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Lockheed Martin Secures $245M Deal to Upgrade MK 48 Torpedoes for U.S. Navy

Lockheed Martin has secured a $245 million contract extension from the US Naval Sea Systems Command for the MK 48 Guidance and Control (G&C) program. This component is designed...

December 3, 2024
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The HX-2 Karma smart loitering munition has been formally introduced by Helsing.

Helsing officially revealed its HX-2 Karma intelligent loitering munition on December 2, 2024, following media speculation linking it to Germany’s pledge of 4,000 armed drones for Ukraine. The AI-driven...