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September 9, 2025
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Smartshooter Fits SMASH to Heavy Weapons

Israel’s Smartshooter tested vehicle-mounted and HMG variants of its SMASH system, enabling drone targeting up to 400m with ATAK integration. CEO Michal Mor said the expansion highlights adaptability for...

September 8, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

TKMS Partners With Indian Defense Firms to Advance Naval Systems

German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has entered into multiple partnerships with Indian defense companies to advance the joint development and production of naval weapons and anti-submarine warfare systems....

September 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Israel’s Robotican Equips ROOSTER Drone With Precision Strike Payload

Robotican, an Israeli drone producer, has introduced a new variant of its ROOSTER hybrid drone that adds precision-strike functionality for close-quarters and urban missions. With a payload capacity of...

US Navy Commissions AFV Maintenance Facility at Kitsap-Bangor

Absher Construction Company has secured a $22.8 million contract to construct an Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) support center at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington. The project includes five service bays,...

Saab Wins Initial Latin American Order for Giraffe 4A Radar

Saab has signed a deal valued at roughly 550 million Swedish kronor ($58.5 million) to deliver its Giraffe 4A radar and support services to a Latin American nation. The...

UK Awards Tiberius Contract for Advanced 150km Ramjet Artillery Round

Tiberius Aerospace has been contracted by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to develop a liquid-fuelled, ramjet-powered 155mm precision artillery round with a range of up to 150 kilometers...

September 8, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

Saab, Hanwha Partner to Integrate GLSDB Into Chunmoo Launcher

Saab and Hanwha Aerospace have agreed to cooperate on a project to integrate the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) with the Chunmoo rocket artillery system under a new memorandum...

September 8, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Czech Elite Forces Acquiring UK-Made Supacat Vehicles

The Czech Ministry of Defense has announced the procurement of 18 Supacat HMT Extenda armored vehicles to modernize its special forces fleet. Delivery will be handled by Czech defense...

September 8, 2025
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Land Platforms

Japan Debuts Armored Modular Vehicle to Replace Outdated Type-96 Carriers

Japan has officially rolled out its first mass-produced Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV), marking the start of efforts to replace the JGSDF’s decades-old Type-96 armored personnel carriers. The JGSDF Chief...

US Army Gets Mobile Laser Counter-Drone Weapon

The U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office has taken delivery of two prototype laser systems aimed at neutralizing drones. The weapons integrate AeroVironment’s LOCUST 20kW laser onto...