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March 3, 2025
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This year, the US Army will deploy the long-range hypersonic weapon known as the ‘Dark Eagle.’

After protracted delays brought about by several testing failures, the US Army is anticipated to put its “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic weapon (LRHW) into service this year. A recent...

February 24, 2025
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US Army Awards $322 Million TOW Anti-Armor Missile Contract to Raytheon

Raytheon has been granted a $322.5 million contract to provide the US Army with more TOW (Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wireless-guided) anti-armor missiles. The deal follows similar agreements in August 2023...

February 24, 2025
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New Picture of Top-Secret AIM-260 JATM Missile Released by US Navy

The most recent rendering of its extremely secret AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) has been released by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The missile, along with...

February 24, 2025
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For its K9 artillery force, Norway purchases precision guided kits from the United States.

The Precision Guidance Kit M1156A1 for its 155 mm self-propelled artillery systems will be purchased by Norway under an agreement made with the United States. The specifics were not...

February 20, 2025
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Romania Gets 400 Small Diameter Bombs in $84 Million Sale Approved by the US

In a possible $84 million agreement, Romania’s request for numerous Guided Bomb Unit (GBU)-39B Small Diameter Bombs (SDBs) has been granted by the US State Department. The NATO member...

February 19, 2025
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Wearable Counter-Drone Kit Introduced by DZYNE

At an international defense fair in the UAE, DZYNE Technologies introduced its wearable counter-small unmanned aerial system (c-sUAS) kit.The Dronebuster Detect, Track, Identify, Mitigate (DTIM) package is a portable...

February 4, 2025
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Rheinmetall sells Mk82 bombs to Sweden for usage on Gripen aircraft.

In an effort to improve the ground target capabilities of the Swedish Air Force, Sweden has signed a contract with Rheinmetall to purchase Mk82 bombs for its Gripen aircraft....

January 23, 2025
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The Indian Army plans to spend $1 billion on ammunition for the Pinaka MBRL.

The Indian Army intends to purchase more than $1 billion worth of Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) ammunition in a month. The procurement orders will be made before the...

January 21, 2025
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US Army Requests Switchblade Assault Drones for Unmounted Troops

As part of the US Army’s Directed Requirement for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS), AeroVironment has been awarded a $55.3 million contract to provide Switchblade loitering munitions. This contract is...

January 8, 2025
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Rheinmetall ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun is ordered by Ukraine.

Rheinmetall has been contracted by Ukraine to provide 35mm ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun. The purchase, which is sponsored by Germany, comprises 180,000 rounds of High Explosive Incendiary...