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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...

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...

June 2, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

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...

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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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

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...

May 30, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

General Atomics to Develop Next-Gen GHOST ISR/Strike Drones for US

“GA-ASI has won a $99.3 million deal to design next-generation drones for the US for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike operations. The main highlight of the GHOST program was...

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...

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...

May 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Merz Says Germany, Ukraine to Jointly Produce Long-Range Weapons

“On Wednesday, during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Berlin will assist Kyiv in developing new long-range weapons capable of reaching targets...

Babcock Rolls Out First British Type 31 Frigate in Scotland

“The first Type 31 frigate for the Royal Navy was unveiled by Babcock at its Rosyth, Scotland, plant. The occasion represents the HMS Venturer (F12)’s shift from its three-year...