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June 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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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Naval Platforms

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...

June 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

Danish Forces Gain F-35 Combat Simulation Capability

The Danish military has taken a major step toward advancing pilot readiness by acquiring threat emitter simulators for F-35A training. These high-fidelity devices mimic radar emissions from enemy systems,...

June 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Japan Strengthens Naval Power With New Mogami Frigate

Japan’s seventh Mogami-class stealth frigate, the JS Niyodo, was officially commissioned and handed over by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki. Assigned to the Escort Division 12 at Kure Naval...

June 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Poland’s Defense Upgrade Includes 120mm Tank Munitions

The Polish Ministry of Defense has finalized a major ammunition procurement deal with Mesko, a subsidiary of PGZ, valued at nearly $40 million. This agreement will supply thousands of...

May 30, 2025
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Cybersecurity

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 30, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

May 30, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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...

May 29, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Japan in Talks to Procure Kawasaki K-Racer Drone for Military Logistics

“To assist military logistics operations, Japan is in discussions with Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) regarding the possible purchase of the K-RACER drone. Following a successful 2024 demonstration in which...

May 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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...