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September 19, 2025
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XM204 Advanced Terrain-Shaping Munition to Be Deployed by US Army in Europe

The US Army has approved the XM204 terrain-shaping munition for deployment in Europe after successful trials. Tested at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, the XM204 demonstrated its anti-vehicle “standoff...

September 18, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Authorizes Sale of 816 GBU-39B Smart Bombs to Norway

The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Norway involving GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Increment I munitions, aimed at strengthening Norway’s precision strike capability. Norway...

September 18, 2025
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US Signs Off $162 Million MK 54 Torpedo Deal With Norway

The US State Department has cleared a potential foreign military sale to Norway of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes, estimated at $162 million. Norway has requested up to...

September 17, 2025
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UK to Upgrade Capability of L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun

The UK’s L111A1 heavy machine gun will undergo a significant firepower upgrade under a £20 million ($27.3 million) contract awarded to FN Herstal, part of the government’s wider program...

September 16, 2025
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Rafael Expands Laser Defense With Debut of Its Most Powerful Iron Beam

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has introduced the Iron Beam 450 at DSEI 2025, calling it its most powerful laser-based air defense system to date. According to Rafael, the system...

September 15, 2025
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Mergers & JV

BAE and PGZ to Co-Develop 155mm Artillery Production Site in Poland

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) has partnered with BAE Systems to establish a new 155mm artillery ammunition plant in Poland. Under the agreement, BAE will supply its technology and technical...

September 12, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Poland, Hanwha Deepen Defense Cooperation in Missiles and Ammunition

Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea has signed two significant agreements with Polish defense partners aimed at strengthening local ammunition certification and missile production capabilities. The agreements align with Poland’s...

September 11, 2025
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Belgian EVOLYS MG Demoed in Britain

FN Herstal has showcased the EVOLYS machine gun at a UK defense convention, highlighting its lightweight, versatile design. With 5.56mm and 7.62mm versions, the weapon reduces weight by nearly...

September 9, 2025
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Smartshooter Fits SMASH to Heavy Weapons

Israel’s Smartshooter tested vehicle-mounted and HMG variants of its SMASH system, enabling drone targeting up to 400m with ATAK integration. CEO Michal Mor said the expansion highlights adaptability for...

September 8, 2025
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Saab, Hanwha Partner to Integrate GLSDB Into Chunmoo Launcher

Saab and Hanwha Aerospace have agreed to cooperate on a project to integrate the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) with the Chunmoo rocket artillery system under a new memorandum...