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Israel’s Apaches Get Missile Defense Upgrade

The Israeli Ministry of Defence has contracted BIRD Aerosystems to enhance the Apache attack helicopter fleet with its upgraded Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), featuring the µDIRCM (Micro Directed...

Six Teams Win $2M in Army AI Contest

The US Army’s xTech Program selected six winners in its AI Grand Challenge, distributing $2 million in one of its largest prize pools. The competition showcased AI tools designed...

September 9, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

SMASH Sight Added to HMGs, Vehicles

Israeli firm Smartshooter has advanced its SMASH fire control system beyond rifles, integrating it with heavy machine guns, vehicles, and remote platforms for the first time. At Project VANAHEIM,...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

TKMS Works With India on Next-Gen Naval Solutions

German defense shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has deepened its engagement with India through new agreements focused on the joint development of naval armaments and anti-submarine warfare technology. These...

Robotican Drone Designed for Covert Indoor Strikes

Robotican has presented a new variant of its ROOSTER hybrid drone system, introducing strike capabilities to a platform previously centered on reconnaissance. The addition of precision-guided functionality allows the...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Naval Base Washington Adds Full-Service Vehicle Hub

A $22.8 million contract has been awarded to Absher Construction Company for the development of a new Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) support facility at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington. The...

September 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Saab Secures Initial Latin American Giraffe Radar

Saab has announced a contract worth 550 million Swedish kronor ($58.5 million) to deliver the Giraffe 4A radar system and associated services to a Latin American defense customer. This...

September 8, 2025
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

UK Signs With Tiberius for Next-Gen 150km Shell

The UK MoD has contracted Tiberius Aerospace to design and build a new generation of precision artillery. At the heart of the effort is a liquid-fuelled, 155mm ramjet-powered round...

September 8, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Chunmoo MLRS May Get GLSDB in Saab-Hanwha Effort

Saab and Hanwha Aerospace are pursuing a new partnership focused on improving the lethality of the Chunmoo rocket artillery system. A recently signed MoU will examine the feasibility of...

Czech Forces Boosted With British-Built Supacats

The Ministry of Defense of Czechia has announced the procurement of 18 Supacat HMT Extenda vehicles for its special forces. Delivered through the domestic firm LPP, the program will...