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Switzerland Adopts SIG P320 as New Service Pistol

Switzerland has chosen the SIG Sauer P320 as the new standard service pistol for its military, replacing the long-serving SIG P220 (Pistol 75) originally fielded in the 1970s. The...

December 9, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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India Unveils First Indigenous Multi-Utility UGV

India has deployed the upgraded SapperScout Ver 2.0, a homegrown unmanned ground vehicle engineered for missions too dangerous for soldiers. Weighing around 380 kilograms, it integrates ultrasonic detectors, advanced...

BAE to Supply Underwater Antennas for Virginia Subs

Lockheed Martin has awarded BAE Systems a $36-million contract to manufacture multifunction modular masts for Virginia-class submarines. The system is a reinforced RF antenna housed in a pressure-resistant composite...

December 9, 2025
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Land Platforms
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US Advances $90M Military Vehicle Sale to Lebanon

Lebanon is set to receive M1085A2 and M1078A2 medium tactical vehicles under a potential $90.5-million US foreign military sale. The acquisition includes spare parts, training, manuals, and logistical assistance....

December 9, 2025
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AeroVironment Wins $874M US Army Drone Contract

AeroVironment has secured an $874-million, five-year contract to support foreign military sales of small and medium UAS and counter-drone technologies. The agreement provides access to systems such as JUMP...

ZVS Signs Slovak Deal for $67B EU Ammo Supply

Slovakia has finalized a seven-year framework with ZVS Holding to deliver up to 58 billion euros’ worth of ammunition to EU members. Covering 155mm, 120mm, 30mm, and 35mm rounds,...