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June 2, 2025
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Hyundai Discusses Joint Submarine Tech With Portugal

At the 2025 Marine Defense Exhibition (MADEX) in Singapore, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced a partnership with the Portuguese Navy aimed at developing a new class of compact, high-tech...

Affordable Helmet Protection Boost With Gentex LX9

Gentex Corporation’s newly released LX9™ Liner System is set to improve combat helmet comfort and functionality. Engineered for lightweight use and compatibility with most ground combat helmets, the LX9...

June 2, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Be Produced in Latvia

Patria and Spain’s GDELS-Santa Barbara Sistemas have teamed up to assemble ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles in Latvia. Production will take place at Patria’s Valmiera plant, managed under the Defence...

Rifle Accuracy Boost: Israeli Systems Approved for US

SMARTSHOOTER will supply its SMASH 2000L systems to the US Army under a newly signed $13 million contract. These advanced fire control units—alternatively called SMASH 3000s—assist rifle operators with...

Third Reis-Class Submarine Joins Turkish Navy

Turkey has launched its third Reis-class submarine, the TCG Murat Reis, at the Gölcük Naval Shipyard. This vessel is part of a six-submarine project modeled after the German Type...

Danish Forces Gain F-35 Combat Simulation Capability

The Danish military has taken a major step toward advancing pilot readiness by acquiring threat emitter simulators for F-35A training. These high-fidelity devices mimic radar emissions from enemy systems,...

Japan Strengthens Naval Power With New Mogami Frigate

Japan’s seventh Mogami-class stealth frigate, the JS Niyodo, was officially commissioned and handed over by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki. Assigned to the Escort Division 12 at Kure Naval...

Poland’s Defense Upgrade Includes 120mm Tank Munitions

The Polish Ministry of Defense has finalized a major ammunition procurement deal with Mesko, a subsidiary of PGZ, valued at nearly $40 million. This agreement will supply thousands of...

UK to Invest $1.3B in New Offensive Cyber Unit, AI-Driven Targeting Network

“The UK is investing over one billion pounds ($1.3 billion) in building a new offensive cyber team and developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled targeting network designed to speed up...

Israel Unleashes High-Powered Laser Weapon in Combat for First Time

“Israel has conducted the first known combat usage of a high-powered laser weapon, shooting down kamikaze drones launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon. A video of the interception was released...