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August 5, 2025
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Dutch Lead NATO in Acquiring US Military Equipment for Ukraine

According to the Dutch defense ministry, the Netherlands will acquire €500 million ($577 million) worth of U.S. weapons for Ukraine—becoming the first NATO member to fully support a package...

July 31, 2025
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Aselsan Unveils Next-Gen Tactical Systems Covering Comms to Counter-Drone Tech

Turkish defense company Aselsan has introduced its latest suite of tactical systems at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, targeting emerging threats across multiple domains. The new systems address operational needs...

July 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Ukraine and United States Begin Collaborative Gunpowder Manufacturing

The Ukrainian state defense company Ukroboronprom has partnered with U.S.-based D&M Holding Company to establish a joint venture for gunpowder production in the United States, aimed at supplying the...

July 15, 2025
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Spain Plans Purchase of Over 200 Mobile Artillery Units

To replace its aging M109 artillery units, Spain is launching a major procurement effort to acquire over 200 self-propelled howitzers, split between tracked and wheeled variants. The initiative, exceeding...

July 15, 2025
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Czechia to Supply New Pistols to German Soldiers

Czech defense manufacturer Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB) has been selected by Germany to deliver replacement service pistols for the nation’s armed forces. The contract centers on the P13...

July 11, 2025
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Moog Secures Second-Year Spares Contract for U.S. Army’s SGT Stout Program

In a key development reflecting its continued support of national defense, Moog has signed a follow-on contract with Leonardo DRS for the second year of comprehensive spares for the...

April 22, 2025
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UAE to Manufacture Raytheon’s Coyote Counter-Drone Systems Domestically

Raytheon has entered a strategic partnership with the UAE’s Tawazun Council to enable local production of its Coyote counter-drone system. The agreement includes a significant technology transfer through Raytheon...

April 17, 2025
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BAE Secures $162 Million Deal to Restart M777 Howitzer Manufacturing for US Army

BAE Systems has received a $162-million contract from the U.S. Army to manufacture major titanium structures for the lightweight M777 howitzer. Production has commenced through BAE’s U.S. and U.K....

April 15, 2025
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Ukraine Reveals Laser System Capable of Intercepting Cruise and Ballistic Missiles

Ukraine has introduced its first homegrown laser weapon system, dubbed Tryzub. While its acquisition was confirmed in December, the system was recently showcased in a field test video during...

April 11, 2025
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BAE Systems Introduces Scorpio-XR Artillery With Extended Range Capabilities

BAE Systems has unveiled its work on the “Scorpio-XR,” a next-generation, long-range precision weapon being developed under the Hypervelocity Projectile initiative.