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May 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

$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 8, 2025
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Air Platforms

New F-35 Lightning fighters are delivered to Japan from the United States.

Japan has taken delivery of three F-35 Lightning II fighter jets from the United States at Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa Prefecture. These aircraft are equipped with the latest...

May 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Cyberlux releases a rotary wing drone capable of carrying heavy payloads for American Special Operations.

US-based technology company Cyberlux Corporation has introduced a new unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed to support high-demand missions for US Special Operations forces. Weighing less than 20 pounds (9...

‘BLAZE,’ an AI-powered counter-drone system, is introduced by a Latvian startup.

Latvian defense startup Origin Robotics has launched “BLAZE,” an autonomous counter-drone system powered by artificial intelligence, engineered to detect and neutralize rapidly moving aerial threats. BLAZE offers a more...

May 7, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Israel Negotiates With US on JASSM Missile Acquisition

Israel’s Ministry of Defense is reportedly in “advanced negotiations” with the United States for the procurement of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) from Lockheed Martin, according to Israeli outlet...

Tekever Announces $533 Million to Revolutionize UK Defense Environment

British-Portuguese technology company Tekever has unveiled plans to invest £400 million ($533 million) into defense research, infrastructure, and technological innovation in the UK. The funding will support its five-year...

May 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

As the area gets closer to conflict, India tries out a sophisticated naval mine.

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in partnership with the Indian Navy, has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed underwater sea mine. The weapon, known as the Multi-Influence Ground...

May 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

As the area approaches war, India tests a sophisticated naval mine.

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Navy, has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed underwater sea mine. Known as the Multi-Influence Ground Mine, the...

May 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

Thales and L3Harris collaborate to create the UK’s next-generation SHORAD capability.

L3Harris Technologies has partnered with Thales UK to jointly develop an integrated short-range air defense command and control system for the United Kingdom. The collaboration will merge L3Harris’ Target...

May 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Peru and South Korea Will Collaborate to Create Lima’s New Submarine

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has entered into a partnership with Peru’s state-owned shipbuilder SIMA to co-develop a 1,500-ton submarine for the Peruvian Navy. The initiative is part...