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June 27, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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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Weapons and Munition

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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Missile & Missile Defence

Japan’s MELCO to Begin Production of Raytheon’s SeaSparrow Missile Block 2

Raytheon has landed a $250 million deal with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for the local, licensed production of the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 in Japan. The contract,...

June 26, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

Sweden, Denmark Join NATO Aircraft Initiative as More Airbus A330s Ordered

Airbus has secured an order to supply two more A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for NATO’s expanding aerial refueling and transport fleet. The additional aircraft, set for delivery...

June 25, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

South Korea Taps LIG Nex1 to Develop Ballistic Missile Threat Simulator

South Korea has signed a contract with LIG Nex1 to develop a simulation system that will significantly boost the country’s ballistic missile defense training and readiness. Valued at 3.4...

June 25, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Saab-Boeing Selects Anduril to Deliver Rocket Propulsion for Ground-Launched Bomb System

Anduril has been selected by Saab to manufacture solid rocket motors (SRMs) for the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB), developed in collaboration with Boeing. The new SRM from Anduril...

June 25, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

ideaForge Secures $16M Order for Locally-Made Mini Drones from India

The Indian Army has urgently procured mini unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) worth 1.37 billion rupees (around $16 million) from domestic drone maker ideaForge. The company is set to deliver...

June 25, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

New Canadian Military Tech Aids Troops in Detecting Laser-Guided Attacks

As laser-guided weapons increasingly dominate modern battlefields, creating invisible kill zones, KWESST is working to neutralize the threat. The Canadian defense firm has won a contract to deliver prototypes...

Six Tejas Fighters to Be Delivered to Indian Air Force by March 2026, Says HAL Head

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has assured that at least six Tejas multirole fighters will be delivered to the Indian Air Force by March next year, addressing concerns about delays...