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September 1, 2025
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Taiwan to Get US MK 48 Torpedoes in 3 Yrs

Taiwan is set to receive Mk 48 Mod 6 Advanced Technology heavyweight torpedoes from the US within the next three years, after earlier delays. According to its defense budget,...

August 26, 2025
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Australia, UK Reveal New Low-Cost Copperhead Weapon

The UK and Australia have partnered to jointly develop a low-cost guided weapon under the Copperhead Project Arrangement. The program merges Australia’s Sharktooth missile, a reconfigurable modular design, with...

August 26, 2025
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Bulgaria, Germany Launch $1B Defense Projects

Bulgaria and Germany have unveiled a joint defense initiative worth £1 billion ($1.1 billion) to expand arms production in the Balkan region. Spearheaded by Bulgaria’s GERB party and German...

August 25, 2025
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MSM North America Plans Iowa Ammo Plant

The US Army has awarded a $632 million contract to MSM North America, a subsidiary of Czechoslovak Group, to build an advanced large-caliber ammunition facility in Iowa. The project,...

August 19, 2025
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Israel Buys $260M in Airborne Weapons

Elbit Systems has secured two contracts valued at $260 million to supply airborne munitions to Israel’s Ministry of Defense. While specific systems were not detailed, Elbit’s portfolio includes laser-guided...

August 15, 2025
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Asia-Pacific Orders SMASH 3000 Units

Israeli firm SMARTSHOOTER secured a large order for hundreds of SMASH 3000 fire-control systems from an Asia-Pacific customer. The systems will support counter-small unmanned aircraft missions and precision ground...

August 13, 2025
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Poland Plans Sixfold Shell Output by 2027

Poland will increase annual production of 155mm artillery shells sixfold, from about 30,000 to 180,000 units by 2027, to strengthen its land-based firepower and meet NATO standards. Prime Minister...

August 12, 2025
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Estonia Seeks $4B EU Defense Loan

Estonia aims to secure up to €3.6B ($4.1B) through a European Commission-supported collective borrowing initiative to improve defense capabilities. Funds would cover air defense missiles, artillery, IFVs, and other...

August 12, 2025
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Skyranger 30 Picked for Germany

Rheinmetall expects to finalize a multi-billion-euro deal with Germany for Skyranger 30 systems by late 2025. Estimated at €6–8B, the acquisition could include up to 600 units under phased...

August 11, 2025
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Elbit wins $260M Israel arms deal

Elbit Systems has secured two contracts totaling $260 million from Israel’s Ministry of Defense for advanced airborne munitions. The deals aim to enhance the IDF’s operational readiness and add...