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September 29, 2025
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Taiwan Showcases 8kW Laser Weapon Offering Drone-Killing Capability at Just $1 Per Shot

Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) has unveiled a new 8-kilowatt fiber-optic laser, marking a significant milestone in the island’s ongoing asymmetric defense initiatives. Showcased at the Taipei Aerospace...

September 26, 2025
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US Army Allocates Additional $14M for Barrett MK22 Rifles

The US Army has increased its contract with Barrett Firearms by $14.2 million for additional MK22 barrel kits, pushing the program’s total value to more than $64 million. The...

September 26, 2025
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US Army Orders $640M Worth of 155mm Shells to Bolster Stocks

The US Army has awarded a contract worth nearly $640 million to Global Military Products for the procurement of 155mm High Explosive rounds, reinforcing the Special Ammunition and Weapons...

September 25, 2025
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Iran Debuts MIAAD 120mm Laser-Guided Mortar at Partner 2025, Highlighting Cost-Effective Accuracy

The Iranian Ministry of Defence has introduced MIAAD, a new 120mm semi-active laser-guided mortar round that brings precision capability to standard mortar units. Revealed at Partner 2025 in Belgrade,...

September 20, 2025
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Russia debuts upgraded Sarma 300mm rocket launcher on KamAZ-63501 platform

At the Motovilikhinskiye Zavody facility in Perm, Russian industry showcased a new variant of the 9A52-4 Sarma multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). Built on an 8×8 KamAZ-63501 truck with...

September 19, 2025
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US Army Set to Field XM204 Advanced Terrain-Shaping Munitions in Europe

Following a series of evaluations, the US Army has cleared the XM204 terrain-shaping munition for fielding in Europe. The system, tested at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, is an...

September 18, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Norway Cleared to Purchase 816 GBU-39B Precision-Guided Bombs from US

Norway is set to acquire up to 816 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Increment I munitions under a potential $113 million Foreign Military Sale approved by the US State Department....

September 18, 2025
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Norway Greenlit for $162M MK 54 Torpedo Purchase From US

Norway is set to acquire up to 50 MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes under a potential $162 million foreign military sale approved by the US State Department. The...

September 17, 2025
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Britain Enhances Firepower of L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun

The British government has awarded FN Herstal a £20 million ($27.3 million) contract to modernize the L111A1 heavy machine gun, boosting its effectiveness as part of a long-term program...

September 16, 2025
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Rafael Unveils Largest Iron Beam in Ongoing Laser Defense Push

At DSEI 2025, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems showcased the Iron Beam 450, the largest and most advanced variant of its laser air defense systems. The company highlighted that the...