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September 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

EVOLYS MG Unveiled by FN in UK

The EVOLYS ultralight machine gun from FN Herstal offers a new option for troops requiring firepower and mobility. Chambered in NATO-standard 5.56mm and 7.62mm, the weapon weighs between 5.5...

September 11, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Armed Camcopter Drone Line Launched

The unveiling of Schiebel’s S-101 and S-301 armed Camcopter drones marks a new milestone in unmanned aerial system development. The S-301 is a weaponized derivative of the S-300, which...

September 10, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Army HADES Spy Plane Gains Another Jet

Swedish defense contractor Saab has announced work on a new large autonomous underwater drone, a system that could transform how navies monitor and defend maritime environments. Built for long-endurance...

September 10, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK-Ukraine Team Secures $5M for Drone Project

Ukrainian startup Trypillian, co-founded with British partners, has secured $5 million to push forward the Trypillian SSG, an advanced strike drone designed to counter heavily defended airspace. The announcement...

September 10, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Patria CAVS Expands to 7-Nation Partnership

Strengthening European defense cooperation, the UK and Norway have officially entered the Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) framework, a multinational armored mobility program led by Finland and Patria. The...

September 10, 2025
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

$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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Selects Firm for Bunker Buster Prototype

The US Air Force contracted ARA to develop the Next Generation Penetrator (NGP), a successor to the 30,000-lb GBU-57/B. NGP aims for

September 9, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Rheinmetall Wins German Nod for Puma Simulator

Germany approved Rheinmetall’s AGSP modular simulator for Puma IFV crews, enabling realistic “train as you fight” exercises. Built in mobile containers, it supports platoon to company-level drills using VBS4...

September 9, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Israel Equips Apache Fleet With Missile Defenses

Israel’s MoD selected BIRD Aerosystems’ µDIRCM system for Apache helicopters, offering compact protection against heat-seeking missiles and MANPADS. The lightweight system integrates with AMPS, providing hemispheric defense and minimal...

September 9, 2025
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

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...