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October 7, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

US Company Unveils Glide Kit Deployed from Balloons for Extended-Range Attacks

Aventra raised $3 million to develop technology that transforms dumb munitions into AI-enabled precision weapons capable of striking targets as far as 3,000 miles (4,800 km). The company in...

October 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Awards Funding for FN’s Next-Gen Precision Grenade Launcher

The U.S. Army has awarded FN America a $2 million contract to further develop its Precision Grenadier System (PGS) prototype. The funding will support maturation of FN’s MTL-30 —...

October 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

India Accelerates Deployment of AK-630 Guns to Bolster Border Air Defenses

The Indian Army is fast-tracking the acquisition of six AK-630 air defense guns to strengthen protection around towns targeted in recent cross-border clashes with Pakistan. According to ANI News,...

October 6, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Italy Unveils AI-Enhanced 30mm Naval Turret Combining Smart Fire Control With Proven Power

Leonardo has unveiled the Lionfish 30, a next-generation AI-enabled remotely operated naval turret developed under the Italian Navy’s fleet modernization program. At its center is the ITAR-free X-GUN, a...

October 5, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

U.S. Navy launches multi-year upgrade program to enhance Phalanx CIWS ship defenses

To counter evolving aerial threats, the U.S. Navy is instituting a long-term sustainment and upgrade plan for the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), ensuring its viability as the fleet’s...

October 4, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Cyprus showcases Serbian Tamnava rocket launchers during 2025 Independence Day parade

During its 2025 Independence Day celebrations in Nicosia, Cyprus showcased Serbian-designed Tamnava multiple rocket launchers, underscoring growing defense ties with Belgrade and advancing its artillery modernization plans. The parade...

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...