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Sweden Buys Mk82 Bombs From Rheinmetall to Equip Gripen Aircraft

Sweden has contracted Rheinmetall to acquire Mk82 bombs for its Gripen aircraft, aiming to enhance the Swedish Air Force’s ground target capabilities. The order, valued at more than 100 million Swedish...

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USAF F-35 Drops Two GBU-54 Bombs in First Dual Release Test

The US Air Force has carried out the first dual external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition from an F-35 aircraft. The test took place at Edwards Air Force Base, California, where...

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US Approves Sale of Modernization Kits for Egypt’s Fast Missile Craft

The US State Department has approved an estimated $625-million sale of modernization kits and services for Egypt’s fast missile craft. Cairo has requested four Component Based Total Ship System – 21st...

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France Test-Fires Hellfire Missile Replacement 

The French defense procurement agency has conducted the first long-range firing of the MAST-F, or AKERON LP, air-to-ground missile. The missile’s overall behavior for a typical trajectory and the...

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Morocco Orders Israeli Howitzers After ‘Problems’ With French Caesars 

The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces has contracted Israel’s Elbit Systems for the delivery of 36 Atmos 2000 self-propelled artillery systems. This is in addition to an identical number of Caesar...

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India Buys Anti-Ship Missiles From Russia

In line with existing defense cooperation, India has signed a contract with Russia to procure anti-ship cruise missiles for the country’s submarine fleet. This was announced by the Indian Ministry of...

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Iran Showcases Upgraded Bavar-373 Air Defense System During Drills

Iran unveiled an upgraded version of its domestically-developed Bavar-373 air defense missile system during the “Eqtedar” military drills in the central province of Isfahan. The modernized Bavar-373...

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Iran to Unveil Domestically Developed Supersonic Cruise Missile

The Iranian military has announced that the country will unveil a new indigenous supersonic cruise missile next month. The system will have a range of 2,000 kilometers (1,242 miles), enhancing Tehran’s...

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France in Advanced Talks With India to Buy Pinaka MBRL

France is in advanced talks to procure India’s Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system, according to a Reuters report. Paris earlier assessed the system as a replacement for its unitary...

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Thales-BDL to Supply STARstreak Man Portable Air Defense Missile to India

Thales and India’s Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) will jointly supply the first batch of Laser Beam Riding Man Portable Air Defence systems (LBRM) following a request from the Indian government. The...

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Shipment of ‘Heavy’ US Bombs Arrives in Israel: Defense ministry

Israel’s defense ministry said Sunday that a shipment of “heavy” US-made bombs arrived overnight in Israel, as Marco Rubio began his first visit to the country as Washington’s top diplomat. “A shipment...

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Denmark to Procure Naval Strike Missile as Harpoon Replacement

Denmark intends to procure the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) as a replacement for its Harpoons sent to Ukraine. It will be a government-to-government deal with Norway for 900 million to 1.5 billion Danish...

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Lockheed Precision Strike Missile Aces Flight Test

In another production qualification trial, the US Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) has completed a flight test at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. Two of the Lockheed Martin-developed...

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Ukraine Military Accused of ‘Wasting’ Advanced Western Weaponry

Several British defense officials have expressed dissatisfaction with the Ukrainian military’s handling of cutting-edge weapon systems supplied by Western allies. An official involved in training...

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Czech Republic Extends Ammunition Supply Effort for Ukraine

The Czech Republic will continue its defense initiative to support Ukraine with large-caliber ammunition. Funding to cover the equipment has been secured for at least the next two months, explained...

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UK Begins Search for New 5.56mm Light Assault Machine Gun

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a competitive tender process for a new 5.56mm lightweight assault machine gun for use by dismounted troops. Named “Project TROUBLER,” the initiative seeks...

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US Marines Test Secret Long-Range Weapon From AH-1Z Viper Helicopter

The US Marine Corps conducted the maiden test launch of a new Long Range Precision Fire (LRPF) capability in November, the service announced last week. An AH-1Z Viper helicopter fired the munition at...

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New Zealand Fires Penguin Missile for First Time

A Royal New Zealand Navy helicopter fired a Penguin anti-ship guided missile for the first time since acquiring the weapon in 2013. The service announced that the Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime...

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India’s Kalyani Group Unveils 155mm Mounted Gun at IDEX 2025 

India’s Kalyani Group unveiled a 155 mm/45 caliber mounted gun system at IDEX 2025 Abu Dhabi this week. The Multi-terrain Artillery Gun (MArG) is the world’s first 155 mm system mounted on a 4×4 high...

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Russia Improved Accuracy of N.Korean KN-23 Missiles: Ukraine Spy Chief

Russia has succeeded in improving the accuracy of the KN-23 missiles supplied by North Korea, according to Ukraine’s intelligence chief. Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Main...

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