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August 5, 2025
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Thai Army Introduces High-Energy Laser System to Neutralize Enemy Drones

The Royal Thai Army has introduced a high-energy laser weapon aimed at tackling the growing threat from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Classified as a directed energy weapon (DEW), the...

August 5, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Netherlands Becomes First NATO Nation to Procure US Arms for Ukraine

The Netherlands is set to purchase €500 million ($577 million) worth of U.S. weapons for Ukraine, becoming the first NATO country to fully fund a package through a new...

July 31, 2025
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Aselsan Launches Advanced Tactical Suite With Integrated Anti-Drone Capabilities

At IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, Turkish defense giant Aselsan revealed a new range of tactical systems designed to close key capability gaps in modern battlefield defense. The product lineup...

July 17, 2025
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Joint Ukraine–US Initiative Kicks Off Domestic Gunpowder Production

Ukroboronprom, Ukraine’s state-owned defense conglomerate, has joined forces with U.S. firm D&M Holding Company to launch a gunpowder manufacturing venture in the United States, dedicated to supporting Ukraine’s military...

July 15, 2025
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Spain Set to Acquire More Than 200 Self-Propelled Howitzers

Spain is set to acquire more than 200 self-propelled howitzers to modernize its artillery forces, replacing its aging M109 systems. The acquisition, valued at over €3 billion ($3.51 billion),...

July 15, 2025
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German Troops Set to Receive New Czech-Made Handguns

Germany has partnered with Czech firearms manufacturer Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB) to provide new sidearms for its military forces. The agreement involves supplying the P13 pistol, a 9×19mm...

July 11, 2025
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Moog Signs Follow-On Deal to Supply Spares for Year Two of U.S. Army SGT Stout Initiative

Moog has secured a year-two spares contract with Leonardo DRS in support of the U.S. Army’s SGT Stout systems, reinforcing its ongoing role in sustaining vital defense capabilities. The...

April 22, 2025
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Raytheon’s Coyote Interceptors to Be Locally Produced in the UAE

US defense contractor Raytheon has signed a landmark agreement with the UAE’s Tawazun Council to domestically produce components of the Coyote counter-drone system. Under the deal, Raytheon Emirates will...

April 17, 2025
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US Army Reinitiates M777 Production Under $162M Contract With BAE Systems

Under a $162-million U.S. Army contract, BAE Systems will produce major structural components of the M777 lightweight howitzer. The work, which began after an indefinite award in December 2023,...

April 15, 2025
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Ukrainian Military Introduces Anti-Missile Laser Weapon Technology

At a recent military conference, Ukraine revealed footage of its inaugural laser weapon system, Tryzub, engaging in field trials. Although the system’s procurement was announced late last year, this...