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September 1, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US to Deliver MK 48 Torpedoes to Taiwan Within Three Years

After earlier delays, Taiwan is scheduled to receive Mk 48 Mod 6 Advanced Technology heavyweight torpedoes and related equipment from the United States over the next three years. According...

August 29, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

SAKO Unveils Next-Gen Arctic Rifle Designed for Extreme Cold Operations

Firearms manufacturer SAKO has launched a three-rifle lineup aimed at giving soldiers an advantage in Arctic operations. Branded as the Arctic Rifle Generation (ARG), the weapons incorporate NATO-standard designs...

August 28, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

DZYNE Upgrades Dronebuster to Spoof and Push Back Hostile UAVs 4 Km

DZYNE Technologies has introduced the Dronebuster Power Up Program, allowing operators of earlier versions such as Block 3 to upgrade to the advanced Block 4 variant. The new Dronebuster...

August 26, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Australia, UK Introduce Copperhead Affordable ‘Plug-and-Launch’ Munition

The defense technology agencies of Australia and the UK are collaborating to develop low-cost guided weapon systems under the Copperhead Project Arrangement, signed in February. The UK announced the...

August 26, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Bulgaria, Germany Announce $1 Billion in Defense Ventures

Bulgaria and Germany are set to launch £1 billion ($1.1 billion) in joint defense industry projects, including new facilities in Bulgaria for the production of artillery shells, gunpowder, NATO-standard...

August 25, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

MSM North America Plans State-of-the-Art Ammunition Plant in Iowa

MSM North America, a subsidiary of Czechoslovak Group, will construct the $632M Future Artillery Complex for the US Army at Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. Slated for completion in 40...

August 19, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Israel Signs $260M Contracts With Elbit for Advanced Airborne Weapons

Elbit Systems announced two new contracts worth $260 million to provide advanced airborne munitions to Israel’s Ministry of Defense. Though the company did not specify which systems are covered,...

August 15, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Asia-Pacific Nation Orders Hundreds of SMARTSHOOTER SMASH 3000 Systems

An Asia-Pacific customer has placed a significant order for hundreds of SMASH 3000 fire control systems from Israeli company SMARTSHOOTER. Designed for counter-small drone operations and accurate ground-target strikes,...

August 13, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Poland Plans Sixfold Increase in 155mm Shell Output by 2027

Poland is preparing for a major expansion in ammunition manufacturing, targeting a sixfold increase in annual 155mm artillery shell output — from roughly 30,000 to 180,000 — by 2027....

August 12, 2025
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Estonia Aims for $4B EU Loan to Support Joint Rearmament Effort

Estonia intends to secure up to 3.6 billion euros ($4.1 billion) in loans, backed by the European Commission, to strengthen its defense capabilities through joint arms purchases with allied...