Saab to Establish Arms Factory in Michigan
Saab is investing in a future shoulder-fired munitions and precision fire systems center in Grayling, Michigan. The site will operate the final assembly and integration processes for the weapons’...
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Pakistan’s JF-17C Block-III Now Operational in Azerbaijan Air Force
Azerbaijan has officially confirmed that the JF-17C Block-III fighter jets it bought from Pakistan are now in service as part of a $1.6 billion deal signed in February. The president’s office announced...
View ArticleFirst Test for Turkish KARGU Drone Equipped With Armor-Piercing Warhead
Turkish company STM announced it has tested a new model of its KARGU drone, which targets armored vehicles with an armor-piercing warhead. According to the firm, the drone targeted and destroyed an...
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Indian Army Receives First Indigenous Submachine Guns
The Indian Army has taken delivery of its first domestically-built submachine guns (SMGs) from Lokesh Machines Limited. The delivery was part of a contract valued at approximately $550,000 for 550 ASMI...
View ArticleTaiwan Receives First Batch of Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Systems From the US
Taiwan has received the first batch of Harpoon missile systems from the US. This is part of a 71.02 billion new Taiwan dollar ($2.22 billion) deal in 2020 for the US to supply the island with up to...
View ArticleSouth Korea Flexes ‘Monster Missile’ in Military Parade, Warns North Korea
South Korea presented its Hyunmoo-5 surface-to-surface ballistic missile to the public for the first time at its 76th Annual Armed Forces Day parade held in Seoul. It was unveiled together with around...
View ArticleBoeing to Enhance JDAM Capabilities with New $600M Air Force Deal
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $600-million contract for Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and Laser JDAM testing and integration. This indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity contract covers...
View ArticleHundreds of Defense Firms Flock to Philippines to Showcase Military Tech
The Philippines recently hosted hundreds of international defense contractors to explore their innovative offerings for the country’s ongoing military modernization program. America’s Lockheed Martin...
View ArticleUS Approves 100 Anti-Radiation Missiles for Australian Air Force
The US State Department has approved the sale of up to 100 AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) for the Royal Australian Air Force. Australia requested the missiles...
View ArticleLithuania Buys ‘Smart’ Mines to Halt Russian Tanks
The Lithuanian Armed Forces has received its first batch of an autonomous anti-tank mine capable of distinguishing between enemy and friendly forces. The next-generation Sentry mine was purchased from...
View ArticleKNDS Launches Ukraine Subsidiary to Repair Heavy Guns, Make Ammo
Franco-German defense group KNDS launched its Ukrainian subsidiary in Kyiv this week. Called KNDS Ukraine LLC, the division will enable local firms to carry out maintenance, repair, and overhaul of...
View ArticleUS Mulls Letting Taiwan Make Stinger Missiles
The US is considering allowing Taiwan to locally assemble and produce Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to cater to Taipei’s expanded requirements. Taiwan plans an additional procurement of 1,985 Stingers...
View ArticleIreland Announces Record Defense Budget of $1.49 Billion
Ireland will allocate 1.35 billion euros ($1.49 billion) to defense in 2025, focusing on subsea surveillance and military radar systems, marking a 100-million-euro ($110 million) increase over its 2024...
View ArticlePentagon Calls for Low-Cost Ground-Launched Drones
The US Department of Defense is seeking commercial vendors who can provide low-cost unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that can be employed at scale. The department did not specify a target quantity or...
View ArticleDenmark to Invest $618 Million in Ukrainian Defense Production
Denmark has increased its financial assistance for the purchase of Ukrainian defense equipment to 4.2 billion Danish kroner ($618 million). The funds will help purchase arms and ammunition for the...
View ArticleBoeing to Produce Small Diameter Bombs for US, Allies
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to produce Small Diameter Bombs (SDBs) with a maximum value of $6.9 billion. This indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract provides for the...
View ArticleIndian Firm Teams With AM General, Mandus to Explore Next-Gen Artillery
India’s Kalyani Strategic Systems has signed an agreement with American firms AM General and Mandus Group to explore the co-development and production of next-generation artillery systems. The...
View ArticleLithuania Procures Additional NASAMS Air Defense System
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has received an additional purchase order from the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense for the NASAMS air defense system. This is the Baltic nation’s third NASAMS purchase,...
View ArticleBAE Systems Launches Royal Navy’s Sixth Astute-Class Submarine
British defense manufacturer BAE Systems has launched the future HMS Agamemnon for the Royal Navy at the company’s submarine shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, England. HMS Agamemnon, nicknamed “Awesome...
View ArticleAzerbaijan Begins Large-Scale Modernization of Soviet-Era Weapons
Azerbaijan has launched a significant upgrade of its aging military weapons and equipment to more effectively confront emerging threats. Local firm Sumgait Technologies Park collaborated with Czech...
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