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October 5, 2025
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Multi-year Phalanx CIWS upgrade plan to strengthen U.S. Navy vessel protection

The U.S. Navy has launched a new multi-year program to sustain, upgrade, and overhaul the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) across its surface fleet. This initiative is intended to...

October 4, 2025
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Cyprus presents Serbian-made Tamnava rocket launchers at its 2025 Independence Day parade

Cyprus revealed its acquisition of Serbian-built Tamnava multiple rocket launchers during the Independence Day parade in Nicosia, signaling both closer defense cooperation with Serbia and progress in its military...

October 3, 2025
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Pentagon Pushes Forward on Drone Interceptor Prototypes With Anduril, Zone 5

The Pentagon is fast-tracking the creation of advanced drone interceptors, naming Anduril Industries and Zone 5 Technologies to enhance prototype systems built to take down large, military-grade drones. Selected...

September 30, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

AI-Driven Bullfrog Weapons Deployed in Naval Drone Ops

Texas-based Allen Control Systems (ACS) has secured a contract with defense company ManTech to integrate its Bullfrog autonomous weapon system onto maritime platforms. The deal extends Bullfrog’s deployment to...

September 29, 2025
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Latvia to Boost Defense Sector With New Ammunition Plant

Latvia plans to strengthen its domestic defense sector with a €275 million ($321 million) contract with German defense firm Rheinmetall to establish a state-of-the-art ammunition manufacturing facility. Signed in...

September 29, 2025
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Taiwan Unveils 8kW Laser Weapon Capable of Drone Neutralization at $1 Per Shot

The Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) of Taiwan has introduced an 8-kilowatt fiber laser, advancing the nation’s push to strengthen its asymmetric defense capabilities. Unveiled during the Taipei Aerospace...

September 26, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

Barrett MK22 Rifle Program Secures $14M Boost From US Army

The US Army has added $14.2 million to Barrett Firearms’ MK22 program, bringing the contract to over $64 million. The MK22 (Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design) is the Army’s new...

September 26, 2025
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$640M Ammunition Order to Reinforce 155mm Shell Inventory for US Army

Global Military Products has secured a $640 million US Army contract to deliver 155mm High Explosive ammunition under the Special Ammunition and Weapons Systems (SAWS) program. The firm-fixed-price agreement,...

September 25, 2025
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Iran Debuts MIAAD 120mm Laser-Guided Mortar at Partner 2025, Highlighting Cost-Effective Accuracy

Iran has unveiled the MIAAD, a 120mm laser-guided mortar round, marking a deliberate step up in its domestic precision-strike toolkit. Built by the Iranian Ministry of Defence and shown...

September 20, 2025
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Russia introduces new Sarma 300mm rocket launcher variant on KamAZ-63501 chassis

Russia has unveiled a new version of the 9A52-4 Sarma 300mm multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) at the Motovilikhinskiye Zavody plant in Perm, in the presence of senior officials....