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July 15, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Czechia to Supply New Pistols to German Soldiers

Czech defense manufacturer Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB) has been selected by Germany to deliver replacement service pistols for the nation’s armed forces. The contract centers on the P13...

July 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Moog Secures Second-Year Spares Contract for U.S. Army’s SGT Stout Program

In a key development reflecting its continued support of national defense, Moog has signed a follow-on contract with Leonardo DRS for the second year of comprehensive spares for the...

April 22, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

UAE to Manufacture Raytheon’s Coyote Counter-Drone Systems Domestically

Raytheon has entered a strategic partnership with the UAE’s Tawazun Council to enable local production of its Coyote counter-drone system. The agreement includes a significant technology transfer through Raytheon...

April 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Secures $162 Million Deal to Restart M777 Howitzer Manufacturing for US Army

BAE Systems has received a $162-million contract from the U.S. Army to manufacture major titanium structures for the lightweight M777 howitzer. Production has commenced through BAE’s U.S. and U.K....

April 15, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Ukraine Reveals Laser System Capable of Intercepting Cruise and Ballistic Missiles

Ukraine has introduced its first homegrown laser weapon system, dubbed Tryzub. While its acquisition was confirmed in December, the system was recently showcased in a field test video during...

April 11, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

BAE Systems Introduces Scorpio-XR Artillery With Extended Range Capabilities

BAE Systems has unveiled its work on the “Scorpio-XR,” a next-generation, long-range precision weapon being developed under the Hypervelocity Projectile initiative.

April 11, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Leidos Launches Affordable ‘Sea Dart’ UUV for Maritime Missions

Leidos has introduced the “Sea Dart,” a modular, uncrewed underwater vehicle designed to be significantly more affordable than current small UUVs—priced at roughly $150,000, or up to 90% less...

April 10, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Australia Cleared to Acquire $1 Billion in Missiles From the US

The US has approved a $1.04-billion deal to supply Australia with up to 200 AIM-120C and AIM-120D advanced air-to-air missiles.

April 7, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

UK and Australia Join Forces to Develop Advanced Weapon Technologies

The UK and Australia have initiated a joint project to develop next-generation modular weapon sub-systems. The collaboration merges the UK’s Modular Weapons Testbed with Australia’s SHARKTOOTH missile program, which...