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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...

January 6, 2025
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Saudi Arabia is approved for the purchase of $78.5 million worth of lightweight torpedoes from the United States.

Under a $78.5 million agreement, the US government has given Saudi Arabia the option to purchase MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes. The Saudi Arabian government has requested 20...

January 2, 2025
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The first set of BROLIS night combat tools arrives to the Lithuanian military.

The Lithuanian Armed Forces has recently acquired its first shipment of night fighting equipment for 17 million euros ($17.7 million) as part of a larger investment in its personnel,...

December 6, 2024
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In a $245 million agreement, Lockheed Martin will improve the American Navy’s MK 48 torpedo.

As part of foreign military sales, the $245 million contract extension for the MK 48 Guidance and Control (G&C) program from the US Naval Sea Systems Command will benefit...