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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...

August 12, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 Secures Large-Scale German Military Contract

Rheinmetall expects to finalize a multi-billion-euro deal with the German Armed Forces for Skyranger self-propelled air defense systems by the end of 2025. According to CEO Armin Papperger, the...

August 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Elbit Wins $260M in Contracts to Deliver Advanced Airborne Munitions to Israel

Elbit Systems Ltd. has been awarded two contracts totaling approximately $260 million to deliver advanced airborne munitions to the Israel Ministry of Defense. The agreements aim to strengthen the...

August 8, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

BDT UK Presents New Beretta and Sako Rifles as L85 Replacement

BDT UK has showcased the Beretta New Assault Rifle Platform alongside a Sako AR-15-style weapon in its campaign to replace the British Armed Forces’ long-serving standard-issue rifle. The initiative...

August 8, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Slovakian Company Unveils Updated Design of ‘Wolf’ Anti-Drone Vehicle

Slovakia’s DefTech has released a fresh image of the Wolf 25 AD, a modular “drone hunter” system designed to counter both airborne threats and ground targets. Mounted on an...

August 7, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall Signs Deal to Deliver Munitions to Lithuania, Grenades to Estonia

Rheinmetall has secured new infantry ammunition contracts with Estonia and Lithuania, totaling €33 million ($38 million) in value. Estonia Agreement Estonia signed a framework deal worth approximately €17 million...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Royal Thai Army Deploys Laser Weapon to Defend Against Drone Threats

To address the rising danger of UAV incursions, the Royal Thai Army has rolled out a high-energy laser weapon. This directed energy weapon (DEW) is said to fire a...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Dutch Lead NATO in Acquiring US Military Equipment for Ukraine

According to the Dutch defense ministry, the Netherlands will acquire €500 million ($577 million) worth of U.S. weapons for Ukraine—becoming the first NATO member to fully support a package...