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US Army Reinitiates M777 Production Under $162M Contract With BAE Systems

Under a $162-million U.S. Army contract, BAE Systems will produce major structural components of the M777 lightweight howitzer. The work, which began after an indefinite award in December 2023,...

Lockheed Martin Sources PAC-3 Components From Partner in Poland

Polish defense manufacturer WZL-1 has completed its first delivery of PAC-3 MSE launch tubes to Lockheed Martin. The launch tubes, essential for linking the missile to its launcher, are...

April 17, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Spain to Host Production of Armored Military Vehicles for Ukraine

Tecnove, a Spanish automotive defense contractor, has secured a deal to manufacture armored vehicles for Ukraine’s Practika at its Herencia facility. The collaboration covers the production of Kozak and...

US Authorizes $825M Stinger Missile Export Deal With Morocco

The U.S. approved an $825 million arms deal with Morocco for the potential transfer of 600 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and support equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency stated the...

April 16, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Ten Companies, Including Raytheon, Vie for $4.2 Billion Army Spy Balloon Program

Ten defense firms have been chosen to compete under the U.S. Army’s $4.2-billion Persistent Surveillance System – Tethered (PSS-T) program. Spanning ten years, the effort aims to deliver advanced...

April 16, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Training and Simulation

U.S. and ROK Naval Forces Conduct Successful Mine Warfare Exercise

The U.S. Navy and ROK Navy concluded this year’s Korean Spring Exercise, a recurring joint drill aimed at improving mine countermeasures. Conducted off the southeastern coast of South Korea,...

Gilat Secures Major Defense Contract From International Client

Gilat Satellite Networks announced a significant order from an international defense organization for its state-of-the-art antenna systems, to be delivered by the end of 2025. These technologies will enhance...

Ukrainian Military Introduces Anti-Missile Laser Weapon Technology

At a recent military conference, Ukraine revealed footage of its inaugural laser weapon system, Tryzub, engaging in field trials. Although the system’s procurement was announced late last year, this...

April 14, 2025
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

UK Rolls Out Robotic Solution for Clearing Landmines

A new robotic mine-clearing tool called the “Weevil” has been introduced by the British Army. Created in partnership with Dstl and Pearson Engineering, the system mounts onto vehicles to...

April 11, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Patria to Equip Hungarian Lynx Infantry Vehicles With NEMO Mortar Systems

Hungary has selected Patria’s NEMO mortar systems to be installed on its Lynx KF41 IFVs, following a new contract aimed at boosting the army’s indirect fire support.