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November 27, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

India to Manufacture HAMMER Precision-Guided Munitions Domestically

India is advancing its push for self-reliance in defense with a joint venture to produce the HAMMER precision-guided air-to-ground munition domestically. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and France’s Safran Electronics...

November 25, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Nigeria Advances Local Defense Production, Rolls Out 1,000 DG-103 Rifles

The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria–D7G (DICON-D7G) has manufactured nearly 1,000 upgraded DG-103 rifles in the first two months of production at its Kaduna facility, local reports confirm. The...

November 21, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

US Company Rolls Out Acoustic Solution for Drone Threats

Fractal Antenna Systems is pushing the limits of counter-UAS innovation with the launch of its JERECHO acoustic array platform, a system designed to convert sound into a powerful defensive...

November 19, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Albania Set to Procure Elbit Howitzers, Mortars, and UAVs from Israel

Albania is set to strengthen its military capabilities and expand local weapons manufacturing through a new partnership with Israeli defense company Elbit Systems. Under the deal, Elbit will provide...

November 18, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Russia Debuts Flamethrower Systems Enhanced With Anti-Drone Capabilities

Moscow has delivered a new batch of TOS-1A Solntsepyok flamethrower systems to the Russian Army, now enhanced with additional anti-drone protection. According to state defense firm Rostec, the upgrades...

November 11, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Sweden Debuts Robotic Hatch Upgrade for Visby Stealth Corvettes

Sweden’s Navy is advancing toward a fully automated weapons capability aboard its stealthy Visby-class corvettes with the introduction of a robotic hatch system designed to both conceal and deploy...

November 11, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Turkish Forces Receive First Locally Produced Self-Propelled Howitzer

The Turkish Army has officially inducted its first domestically developed self-propelled howitzer, marking a major step toward artillery self-reliance and technological independence. Designated the T-155 TTA, the system combines...

November 9, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Russia Enhances Precision Strikes with New Krasnopol-M2 Artillery Rounds

Russia has confirmed the delivery of new batches of Krasnopol-M2 laser-guided artillery shells to its frontline forces, according to state media reports. Produced by Rostec’s High Precision Systems, the...

November 7, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

KAYO Authorized to Manufacture Weapons in Albania

Albania has entered a strategic partnership with Türkiye’s KAYO to establish a new domestic weapons production facility, strengthening its defense industrial base and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers. The...

November 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

ACS to Deliver ‘Bullfrog’ Autonomous Anti-Drone Units to South Korea and UAE

Texas-based Allen Control Systems (ACS) has secured contracts with South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to deliver its “Bullfrog” autonomous counter-drone weapon systems. The agreements also include...