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June 25, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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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Unmanned Systems

India Buys $16 Million Worth of Native Mini Drones From ideaForge

The Indian Army has made an emergency order for mini unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) worth 1. 37 billion rupees (about $16 million) from ideaForge, an Indian company. They will...

June 25, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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 24, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon Secures $250 Million Contract from MELCO for Licensed Production of ESSM Block 2.

Raytheon, a division of RTX, has secured a $250 million contract with Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for the licensed production of the ESSM Block 2 missile. This Direct...

June 20, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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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Weapons and Munition

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...

June 19, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Invisio Wins SEK 145 Million Contract for Dismounted Soldier Systems.

INVISIO has secured a major order from a new European client for its dismounted soldier systems, with deliveries scheduled for completion in 2025. The order includes INVISIO’s personal communication...

June 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

MBDA Start-Up NEODE Systems Secures Its First Contract.

NEODE Systems, a start-up launched by MBDA to advance digital and AI-based defense technologies, has landed its inaugural contract from France’s DGA on behalf of the French Army. Just...

June 19, 2025
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Air Platforms

RAFALE, MIRAGE, TIGER: KNDS France Serves as Primary Armament Supplier for French Fighter Jets and Combat Helicopters.

KNDS France is demonstrating its comprehensive range of airborne medium-caliber systems, which are supported by deep integration know-how in weapons and ammunition. With over 780 systems currently deployed with...

June 19, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Safran and Pen Aviation Form Partnership, Achieving First Export Success for New Compact Optronic Systems.

Pen Aviation, an established UAV solutions provider active in both France and Asia, has signed an extended partnership agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense. This builds on their 2024...