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Sweden Orders $526M Artillery Ammunition from Rheinmetall, Nammo
July 10, 2025 @ 10:52 AMSweden has signed two contracts worth $526 million with Rheinmetall Denel Munition and Nammo to boost its artillery ammunition supplies, marking the countrys biggest investment in this sector since the 1980s. The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) finalized agreements with Germanys Rheinmetall Denel Munition and Norway-based Nammo to supply thousands of artillery shells and supporting materials for the Swedish Armed Forces
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French MoD Has Ordered €4B worth Weapons in 2025
July 9, 2025 @ 09:19 AMThe French Ministry of Armed Forces has confirmed that weapons and defense equipment orders reached €4 billion in the first half of 2025, signaling a marked increase in procurement activity ahead of Bastille Day. The accelerated spending reflects Frances ongoing rearmament efforts under the 2024–2030 Military Programming Law (LPM), despite a constrained budgetary environment
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Raytheon Tests Barracuda Mine Neutralization System in First Untethered Underwater Mission
July 9, 2025 @ 05:22 AMRaytheon, an RTX business, has demonstrated its Barracuda mine neutralization vehicle in an untethered, semi-autonomous operation during recent testing in open waters off Narragansett Bay on July 8. The exercise marked the first time the Barracuda operated independently underwater, navigating, detecting, and communicating with surface systems without a physical tether
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Rheinmetall Unveils 40 mm MV Magazine-Fed Grenade Launcher in First Live Fire
July 8, 2025 @ 11:11 AMRheinmetall has showcased its new Squad Support Weapon 40 (SSW40) in a live fire event, marking the first public demonstration of the worlds first automatic, magazine-loaded grenade launcher chambered in 40 mm medium-velocity (MV) caliber. Held in mid-June 2025 at Rheinmetalls Unterlüß test center in Germany, the event was attended by international defense media
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Dutch F-35s to Safeguard Ukraine-Bound Military Aid
July 8, 2025 @ 09:58 AMFrom September 1 to December 1, the Netherlands will deploy F-35 fighter jets to Poland to support NATO's airspace surveillance over Eastern Europe, the Dutch Ministry of Defence
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Denmark to Set Up New Warship Building Facility at Frederikshavn
July 8, 2025 @ 07:48 AMDanish political parties have reached a landmark
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Air Base, Intelligence Center among 5 Israeli Facilities Hit By Iranian Missiles
July 7, 2025 @ 10:11 AMIranian missiles struck five Israeli military sites during last months 12-day war, in what satellite data suggests may have been Tehrans most direct hit on Israels strategic infrastructure to date. According to radar-based satellite data analyzed by researchers at Oregon State University and reported by
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Japan Considers Transferring Warships to Philippines amid China Tensions
July 7, 2025 @ 05:40 AMJapan is reportedly exploring the transfer of Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines, which could mark Tokyos first full naval platform export in decades amid growing concerns over Chinese maritime assertiveness. The Philippine Navy confirmed the development Sunday, stating officials will conduct a “joint visual inspection” of the 109-meter-long vessels later this summer, following an invitation from Japans Defense Ministry
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Dutch Intelligence: Russia Using WWI-Era Chemical in Ukraine
July 4, 2025 @ 11:20 AMThe Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) and the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) have jointly warned of a growing use of chemical weapons by Russia in Ukraine, marking what they describe as a serious breach of international law. According to a
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France Orders 1,000 Micro Quadcopters for Army
July 4, 2025 @ 07:44 AMFrances defence procurement agency (DGA) notified Harmattan AI of a contract to supply 1,000 micro-combat drones. The French company secured the
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China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...