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February 24, 2025
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U.S. Navy shares new image of the classified AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile.

The US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has unveiled an updated rendering of the highly classified AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM). Displayed during a portfolio briefing by the...

February 24, 2025
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Norway buys U.S.-made precision-guidance kits for its K9 self-propelled artillery.

Norway has signed a procurement agreement with the United States for the M1156A1 Precision Guidance Kit, intended for its 155 mm self-propelled artillery systems. While specific details were not...

February 20, 2025
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U.S. approves $84 million sale of 400 Small Diameter Bombs to Romania.

The US State Department has approved Romania’s request to purchase various Guided Bomb Unit (GBU)-39B Small Diameter Bombs (SDBs) in a potential deal worth $84 million. Under the proposed...

February 19, 2025
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DZYNE Technologies launches wearable counter-drone defense kit.

DZYNE Technologies has introduced its wearable counter-small unmanned aerial system (c-sUAS) kit at a global defense exhibition in the UAE. Named the Dronebuster DTIM (Detect, Track, Identify, Mitigate), the...

February 4, 2025
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Sweden purchases Mk82 bombs from Rheinmetall to arm its Gripen fighter jets.

Sweden has signed a contract with Rheinmetall to purchase Mk82 bombs for its Gripen fighter jets, aiming to boost the Swedish Air Force’s ground attack capabilities. The deal, worth...

January 23, 2025
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Indian Army plans $1 billion order for Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher ammunition.

The Indian Army intends to acquire more than $1 billion worth of ammunition for the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) within the next month. Orders are expected to be...

January 21, 2025
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U.S. Army orders Switchblade loitering munitions for infantry operations.

AeroVironment has received a $55.3 million contract to supply Switchblade loitering munitions under the U.S. Army’s Directed Requirement for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS). This marks the second order under...

January 8, 2025
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Ukraine places order with Rheinmetall for Gepard anti-aircraft ammunition.

Ukraine has placed an order with Rheinmetall for 35mm ammunition to supply its Gepard anti-aircraft systems. Funded by Germany, the contract includes 180,000 rounds of High Explosive Incendiary with...

January 6, 2025
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U.S. approves $78.5 million sale of lightweight torpedoes to Saudi Arabia.

The US government has approved a potential $78.5 million sale of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes to Saudi Arabia. The request includes 20 ready-to-launch torpedoes, along with spare...

January 2, 2025
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Lithuanian forces receive initial delivery of BROLIS night vision combat devices.

The Lithuanian Armed Forces has taken delivery of the first shipment of night combat equipment, part of a €17 million ($17.7 million) procurement aimed at strengthening soldier capabilities. The...