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December 1, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Heckler & Koch and Rheinmetall Nordic Partner to Supply Integrated Weapon Systems Across Europe

Heckler & Koch and Rheinmetall Nordic have signed a cooperation agreement to deliver integrated weapon systems for European defence and security forces. The partnership spans small arms, accessories, and...

December 1, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

France Steps Into Advanced Loitering Munitions Arena With MUTANT XL

MUTANT XL unites MBDA’s missile technologies with Delair’s drone innovations, creating a highly maneuverable, man-in-the-loop precision strike system tailored for today’s complex battlefield missions. The collaboration marks a significant...

November 28, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall to supply HERO strike drones to NATO partner

Rheinmetall has announced a major new order from a NATO member for several hundred HERO loitering munition systems, strengthening the company’s position in the fast-growing precision-strike market. The contract—estimated...

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...