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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...

November 4, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

India Grants $32.5 Million to Zen Technologies for Anti-Drone System Upgrades

The Government of India has signed contracts totaling 2.89 billion rupees ($32.5 million) with Zen Technologies to modernize its anti-drone systems. Zen will deliver the enhancements within a year,...

November 4, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Indian Army Displays New Handheld Directed-Energy Weapon

Offering a glimpse into the future of battlefield technology, the Indian Army successfully employed a handheld directed-energy weapon (DEW) to destroy drones during a recent military exercise. The exercise...

November 4, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Sweden Finalizes Modernization of Archer Artillery System

BAE Systems Bofors has completed the delivery of Sweden’s upgraded Archer artillery fleet, marking the end of a nationwide initiative to strengthen long-range firepower. The FMV (Swedish Defence Procurement...

November 2, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Iran Pledges to Restore Nuclear Facilities More Powerfully

Iran announced on Sunday that it will rebuild nuclear facilities damaged by Israeli and US strikes “stronger than before,” as Oman urged Tehran and Washington to revive stalled diplomatic...

October 29, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Bulgaria and Rheinmetall Open Ammunition Plant to Strengthen EU Defense Chain

Bulgaria has partnered with German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall in a deal exceeding 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) to construct a major production hub for gunpowder and 155-millimeter artillery shells,...

October 28, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Malaysia, South Korea Sign Accord to Develop Defense Technologies

South Korea and Malaysia have inked a bilateral defense cooperation deal designed to strengthen military partnerships and expand weapons development efforts. The framework agreement outlines collaboration across Malaysia’s modernization...

October 24, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall, Indonesia Join Forces to Develop Cutting-Edge Ammunition Solutions

PT Pindad, a leading Indonesian defense enterprise, has joined forces with Rheinmetall of Germany to co-develop cutting-edge ammunition systems aimed at enhancing the country’s defense production capabilities. This collaboration...