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Gentex LX9 Offers Cost-Effective Helmet Enhancement

Gentex has announced the immediate availability of its new LX9™ Liner System for military helmets. The system is a lightweight, drop-in replacement compatible with several widely used combat helmet...

June 2, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Latvian Assembly Set for ASCOD Infantry Units

A new agreement between Patria and GDELS-Santa Barbara Sistemas will see the production and maintenance of ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles take place in Latvia. Operations will be conducted at...

Fire Control Tech From Israel Heading to US Army

The US Army has awarded SMARTSHOOTER a $13 million contract to deliver its cutting-edge SMASH 2000L targeting system. Also referred to as SMASH 3000, the device is designed for...

New Turkish Submarine Launches to Boost Naval Readiness

The Turkish Navy has added another asset to its growing underwater fleet with the launch of the third Reis-class submarine, the TCG Murat Reis. Built at the Gölcük Naval...

New F-35 Threat Trainer Delivered to Denmark Air Force

To improve training for its F-35A pilots, Denmark has purchased state-of-the-art simulators that replicate enemy radar systems. The “threat emitters” mimic the live radar signals enemy platforms would produce,...

Japanese Navy Receives Seventh Mogami Warship

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has expanded its fleet with the commissioning of the JS Niyodo, the seventh Mogami-class frigate built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The ceremony, held at...

Poland Confirms Major Order of 120mm Tank Ammunition

A new contract worth 150 million złoty has been signed by the Polish government with Mesko for the delivery of thousands of advanced 120mm tank rounds. Each APFSDS-T round...

The UK will spend $1.3 billion on a new offensive cyber squad and an AI-powered targeting network.

The UK government is investing over £1 billion ($1.3 billion) to launch a new offensive cyber unit and build an AI-driven targeting network to enhance digital warfare capabilities. The...

For the first time, Israel uses a potent laser weapon in battle.

Israel has reportedly conducted the first operational deployment of a high-powered laser weapon in combat, successfully intercepting kamikaze drones launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems released...

May 30, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

The US will get the next generation of GHOST ISR/strike drones from General Atomics.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has secured a $99.3-million contract to advance next-generation drones for US intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike operations. While technical specifics are classified, a...