Weapons and Munition – Page 19

October 3, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Pentagon Progresses Drone Interceptor Development With Anduril, Zone 5

To strengthen counter-drone defenses, the Pentagon has accelerated development of new interceptor systems, enlisting Anduril Industries and Zone 5 Technologies to advance prototypes intended to neutralize large, military-grade drones....

September 30, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Bullfrog AI-Powered Weapons Enter Maritime Drone Warfare

Allen Control Systems, headquartered in Texas, has won a contract with ManTech to mount its autonomous Bullfrog weapon system on naval platforms. This contract directly supports U.S. Special Operations...

September 29, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Latvia Strengthens Its Defense Capabilities With Construction of a New Ammunition Plant

Latvia is set to bolster its domestic defense industry through a €275 million ($321 million) agreement with German defense company Rheinmetall to build a new ammunition production facility. The...

September 29, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Taiwan Showcases 8kW Laser Weapon Offering Drone-Killing Capability at Just $1 Per Shot

Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) has unveiled a new 8-kilowatt fiber-optic laser, marking a significant milestone in the island’s ongoing asymmetric defense initiatives. Showcased at the Taipei Aerospace...

September 26, 2025
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Army Allocates Additional $14M for Barrett MK22 Rifles

The US Army has increased its contract with Barrett Firearms by $14.2 million for additional MK22 barrel kits, pushing the program’s total value to more than $64 million. The...

September 26, 2025
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Army Orders $640M Worth of 155mm Shells to Bolster Stocks

The US Army has awarded a contract worth nearly $640 million to Global Military Products for the procurement of 155mm High Explosive rounds, reinforcing the Special Ammunition and Weapons...

September 25, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Iran Debuts MIAAD 120mm Laser-Guided Mortar at Partner 2025, Highlighting Cost-Effective Accuracy

The Iranian Ministry of Defence has introduced MIAAD, a new 120mm semi-active laser-guided mortar round that brings precision capability to standard mortar units. Revealed at Partner 2025 in Belgrade,...

September 20, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Russia debuts upgraded Sarma 300mm rocket launcher on KamAZ-63501 platform

At the Motovilikhinskiye Zavody facility in Perm, Russian industry showcased a new variant of the 9A52-4 Sarma multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). Built on an 8×8 KamAZ-63501 truck with...

September 19, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

US Army Set to Field XM204 Advanced Terrain-Shaping Munitions in Europe

Following a series of evaluations, the US Army has cleared the XM204 terrain-shaping munition for fielding in Europe. The system, tested at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, is an...

September 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Norway Cleared to Purchase 816 GBU-39B Precision-Guided Bombs from US

Norway is set to acquire up to 816 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Increment I munitions under a potential $113 million Foreign Military Sale approved by the US State Department....