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September 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army Fields First AV Counter-Drone Lasers

AeroVironment (AV) has handed over the first two prototypes of its LOCUST mobile counter-drone laser weapon system to the US Army under the Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) program....

September 4, 2025
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New Product Launches

China Shows Strongest Laser Weapon for Navy

China showcased its LY-1 high-energy laser weapon at a national parade, signaling progress in directed-energy warfare. Mounted on an HZ141 wheeled vehicle, LY-1 is intended for shipboard defense but...

September 2, 2025
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New Product Launches

Saab Nimbrix Missile Counters Drone Swarms

Saab has introduced Nimbrix, its first counter-UAS missile aimed at neutralizing small battlefield drones. Designed as a fire-and-forget weapon, it features an active seeker, compact build, and hard-kill airburst...

September 2, 2025
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Kalashnikov Unveils AM-17 Compact Rifles

Russia’s Kalashnikov has completed the first production batch of AM-17 rifles, chambered in 5.45mm. Certified and combat-tested in Ukraine, the 2.5-kg weapon folds below 50cm, ideal for vehicles and...

September 1, 2025
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US to Deliver MK 48 Torpedoes to Taiwan Within Three Years

After earlier delays, Taiwan is scheduled to receive Mk 48 Mod 6 Advanced Technology heavyweight torpedoes and related equipment from the United States over the next three years. According...

August 29, 2025
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New Product Launches

SAKO Unveils Next-Gen Arctic Rifle Designed for Extreme Cold Operations

Firearms manufacturer SAKO has launched a three-rifle lineup aimed at giving soldiers an advantage in Arctic operations. Branded as the Arctic Rifle Generation (ARG), the weapons incorporate NATO-standard designs...

August 28, 2025
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R&D

DZYNE Upgrades Dronebuster to Spoof and Push Back Hostile UAVs 4 Km

DZYNE Technologies has introduced the Dronebuster Power Up Program, allowing operators of earlier versions such as Block 3 to upgrade to the advanced Block 4 variant. The new Dronebuster...

August 26, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Australia, UK Introduce Copperhead Affordable ‘Plug-and-Launch’ Munition

The defense technology agencies of Australia and the UK are collaborating to develop low-cost guided weapon systems under the Copperhead Project Arrangement, signed in February. The UK announced the...

August 26, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Bulgaria, Germany Announce $1 Billion in Defense Ventures

Bulgaria and Germany are set to launch £1 billion ($1.1 billion) in joint defense industry projects, including new facilities in Bulgaria for the production of artillery shells, gunpowder, NATO-standard...

August 25, 2025
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MSM North America Plans State-of-the-Art Ammunition Plant in Iowa

MSM North America, a subsidiary of Czechoslovak Group, will construct the $632M Future Artillery Complex for the US Army at Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. Slated for completion in 40...