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May 19, 2025
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Germany and the UK will collaborate to create a precision strike weapon with a range of more than 2,000 kilometers.

The United Kingdom and Germany have announced plans to co-develop a next-generation deep-precision strike weapon with a range exceeding 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles). While specifics of the program remain...

May 8, 2025
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$186 Million Ammunition Manufacturing Agreement Signed by Sweden and Nammo

Nammo has secured a 1.8-billion Swedish kroner ($186 million) contract with the Swedish government to provide small-caliber ammunition. The deal falls under a new 10-year framework agreement, marking the...

May 2, 2025
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Northrop Unveils ‘Lumberjack’ Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone

Northrop Grumman has introduced its new one-way attack drone, the “Lumberjack,” at the Modern Day Marine expo in Washington, DC. This jet-powered, modular loitering munition is capable of ground...

March 19, 2025
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BAE Systems to equip Colombian Navy with Bofors 40 Mk4 naval guns.

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by Damen Naval to supply its Bofors 40 Mk4 naval gun system for the Colombian Navy’s PES frigate. The weapon is set...

March 14, 2025
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Iowa-based manufacturer to supply Sturmgewehr 25 rifles to Swiss military.

Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT) Defense has been awarded a contract to deliver Sturmgewehr 25 assault rifles to the Swiss Armed Forces. The rifles, chambered in 5.56×45mm, are based...

March 13, 2025
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U.S. confirms $91 million sale of precision-guided munitions to Australia.

The US State Department has approved a possible $91.2 million sale of precision-guided munitions to Australia. The package includes 54 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Alternate Warhead (GMLRS-AW) rounds, telemetry...

March 12, 2025
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Anduril wins $642 million contract to supply counter-drone systems to U.S. Marines.

Anduril has secured a $642-million contract to provide counter-drone solutions to the US Marine Corps. Spanning 10 years, the agreement covers the deployment, support, and maintenance of “installation-counter small...

March 6, 2025
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Altechna joins project to develop Europe’s first sovereign 100kW laser weapon system.

Lithuanian photonics firm Altechna has been chosen to contribute to TALOS-TWO, a major initiative to create Europe’s first entirely sovereign 100-kilowatt laser weapon. Backed by the European Defence Fund,...

March 3, 2025
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U.S. Army set to deploy ‘Dark Eagle’ hypersonic weapon system later this year.

The US Army plans to bring its “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic weapon (LRHW) into operational service this year, following extended delays due to multiple test setbacks. A recent US...

February 24, 2025
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Raytheon wins $322 million contract to supply TOW anti-tank missiles to U.S. Army.

Raytheon has secured a $322.5 million contract to deliver additional TOW (Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wireless-guided) anti-armor missiles to the US Army. This follows previous contracts in August 2023 and October...