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June 30, 2025
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M-tron gets a $5.5 million contract to supply RF parts for a US Navy weapon.

“M-tron Industries has been awarded a $5.5 million manufacturing contract to supply high-performance radio frequency (RF) components for a key US naval weapon system. The prize comes with sturdy...

June 27, 2025
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The Danish Navy Will Receive VIDAR Laser Rangefinders from Sweden’s Lumibird

“Lumibird Photonics, which is headquartered in Sweden, has been awarded a deal by Saab to deliver 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders for the frigate fleet of the Royal Danish Navy....

June 27, 2025
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The New ARVE Mobile Artillery Undergoes Live-Fire Testing at Patria

The Finnish defense company Patria has successfully completed live-fire testing of the 155 Self-Propelled Gun (SPG), its new ARtillery on Vehicle (ARVE) mobile artillery system. The system’s performance was...

June 27, 2025
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Northrop and Lithuania Extend Their Medium-Caliber Ammunition Manufacturing Collaboration

“Lithuania and Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of understanding to increase the co-production of medium-caliber ammunition, building on an initial agreement signed in September 2024. At the NATO...

June 26, 2025
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European military agrees to a $40 million counter-drone deal with DroneShield.

Sydney-based DroneShield has secured three contracts through a local reseller to provide a European military client with handheld detection and counter-drone equipment, as well as associated accessories. The undisclosed...

June 26, 2025
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The US Navy Begins Work on a 400kW Laser to Destroy Hypersonic Threats and Drones

“The US Navy has launched a $29.9 million initiative to create one of the most potent laser weapons ever seen on a ship. The goal of the initiative, called...

June 25, 2025
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Saab-Boeing Ground-Launched Bomb System to Receive Rocket Motors from Anduril

Anduril was selected by Saab to produce solid rocket motors for the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb, developed with Boeing. These motors will replace the old systems and offer better...

June 25, 2025
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Canadian soldiers may use innovative battlefield technologies to identify laser-guided assaults.

Canadian defense company KWESST has received a contract to provide prototypes of its Battlefield Laser Detection System (BLDS), which alerts troops to laser-based threats, improving safety on modern battlefields.

June 20, 2025
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Order Placed for 25,000 Rounds of 40mm Ammunition from KNDS France.

Already operational within the French Army, 40mm telescoped ammunition is reaching a new stage of deployment. The French Procurement Agency has ordered 25,000 rounds, which will help military units...

June 20, 2025
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Saab Selects Anduril Rocket Motor Systems to Develop and Manufacture the SRM for the GLSDB Weapon System.

Saab, Inc. has chosen Anduril Rocket Motor Systems to handle the design, development, and eventual large-scale production of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) for the GLSDB weapon, a joint venture...