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September 9, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Anti-Drone SMASH Added to HMGs, Vehicles

Smartshooter has expanded its SMASH fire control system beyond rifles, adapting it for heavy machine guns, vehicles, and remote platforms during Project VANAHEIM. The system, linked to ATAK, demonstrated...

September 8, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Germany’s TKMS Teams With Indian Firms to Co-Develop Naval Capabilities

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has signed new agreements with Indian defense firms to co-develop and manufacture naval weapons and anti-submarine warfare systems. The collaborations strengthen TKMS’s role in supporting...

September 8, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Robotican Arms ‘Rolling’ Drone With Warhead for Stealth Indoor Strikes

Israeli drone manufacturer Robotican has unveiled an upgraded version of its ROOSTER hybrid drone, now equipped with precision-guided strike capabilities for use in urban and indoor environments. The enhanced...

September 8, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Washington Naval Base to Receive Full-Service Armored Fighting Vehicle Support Hub

The US Navy has awarded Absher Construction Company a $22.8 million contract to build an Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) support facility at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Washington State. The...

September 8, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Saab Lands First Giraffe 4A Ground-Based Radar Deal in Latin America

Saab has secured a contract worth about 550 million Swedish kronor ($58.5 million) to supply its Giraffe 4A radar system and associated services to a customer in Latin America....

September 8, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Tiberius Aerospace Secures UK Deal for Game-Changing 150km Artillery Munition

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded Tiberius Aerospace a contract to develop a liquid-fuelled 155mm ramjet artillery round capable of engaging targets at distances up to 150...

September 8, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Saab and Hanwha to Explore GLSDB Integration With Chunmoo MLRS

Saab has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hanwha Aerospace to evaluate the integration of the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) into the Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher system. The...

September 8, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Czech Special Forces to Receive New British Supacat Armored Vehicles

Czechia’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed the purchase of 18 Supacat HMT Extenda light armored vehicles for the army’s 601st Special Forces Group. The vehicles will be supplied by...

September 8, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Japan Rolls Out First Armored Modular Vehicle to Replace Aging Type-96 Fleet

Japan has unveiled its first mass-produced Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV), developed to replace the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) aging Type-96 personnel carriers. The send-off ceremony took place at...

September 7, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...