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May 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

With a $337 million investment, Lithuania will strengthen its domestic defense sector.

Lithuania is launching a 300-million-euro ($337.4 million) investment under the Vytis Initiative to become a key defense industry hub in the region. The country will act as a “one-stop...

May 8, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Arquus provides Cyprus with Sherpa armored vehicles that have Akeron missile launchers.

The Cypriot National Guard will receive 12 Sherpa station wagon vehicles from Arquus, each equipped with Akeron missile launchers, as part of a newly confirmed agreement revealed in Athens....

May 8, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

Sweden and Nammo strike a $186 million agreement for ammunition manufacture.

Nammo has signed a $186 million agreement with Sweden to deliver small-caliber ammunition from 2026 to 2028. The deal, part of a 10-year framework contract, is Stockholm’s largest ammunition...

New F-35 Lightning fighters arrive in Japan from the United States

Three F-35 Lightning II jets have arrived in Japan from the US, landing at Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa. Outfitted with the advanced TR-3 avionics system—featuring a new display,...

May 8, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Cyberlux Introduces a Rotary Wing Drone for Heavy Lifting for US Special Ops

Cyberlux Corporation has unveiled a lightweight unmanned aerial system tailored for US Special Operations missions. Weighing under 20 pounds, the Group 1 drone boasts extended range, heavier payload options,...

“BLAZE” is the name of the AI-powered counter-drone system introduced by a Latvian startup.

Origin Robotics, a defense startup based in Latvia, has unveiled “BLAZE,” an AI-enabled autonomous system designed to counter high-speed aerial drones. Positioned as a cost-efficient substitute to traditional air...

May 7, 2025
G.Krish
Missile and Missile Defense

US and Israel discuss the purchase of the JASSM missile.

Israel is in advanced talks with the US to acquire Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) from Lockheed Martin, Globes has reported. Details remain unclear, and Israel’s Ministry of Defense...

In order to change the UK defense scene, Tekever makes a $533 million statement.

Tekever, a British-Portuguese tech firm, has committed £400 million ($533 million) toward enhancing defense R&D, infrastructure, and tech development in the UK. This investment underpins the company’s Overmatch program...

May 7, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

As the area moves closer to war, India tests an advanced naval mine.

India’s DRDO, in collaboration with the Indian Navy, has tested a domestically built Multi-Influence Ground Mine designed to counter stealth ships and submarines. The 1,000-kilogram sea mine uses sensors...

May 7, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

As the region rushes toward conflict, India evaluates sophisticated naval mine.

The DRDO and Indian Navy have conducted a test launch of a homegrown underwater sea mine. Called the Multi-Influence Ground Mine, it is designed to boost naval defense against...