US Greenlights $428M in Apache, Howitzer Support Deals for India
The US State Department has cleared potential military support deals worth a combined $428.2 million for India’s Apache rotary-wing aircraft and ultra-light howitzers.
US Army Orders More Fire Control Devices From SMARTSHOOTER
Israeli defense firm SMARTSHOOTER has signed a $10.7-million follow-on contract to provide its proprietary SMASH 2000LE fire control systems for the US Army, further expanding its position in the American market.
Raytheon to Supply Patriot Interceptors for Operation Epic Fury
Raytheon has signed a $441.6-million contract to provide Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical missiles in support of Operation Epic Fury, Washington’s ongoing military campaign against Iran.
US Army Orders More Launchers for IFPC 2 Next-Gen Air Defense System
The US Army has awarded Leidos a $617-million contract to procure additional launchers for its Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 system.
Taiwan Unveils $6.6B Arms Sale, Joint Large Ammo Production With US
Taipei has confirmed six weapons procurement contracts with the US worth $6.6 billion, including a joint production agreement for large-caliber ammunition.
LIG D&A Inks First Haegung Naval Missile Export Deal With Malaysia
LIG Defense & Aerospace has signed a $94-million contract to export its Haegung ship-launched surface-to-air missile to Malaysia, marking the system’s first overseas sale.
Slovakia Accepts First Israeli Barak Air Defense System
Slovakia has taken delivery of its first Barak MX multi-mission air and missile defense system as part of a contract signed in December 2024.
Pentagon Taps Automakers for WWII-Style Weapons Industry Push
Washington is exploring a World War II-style expansion of US weapons manufacturing, holding early talks with automobile developers, including General Motors and Ford, to repurpose factory capacity for military production.
Ukraine Orders $3.7B in Patriot Interceptors From Raytheon
Raytheon has received a $3.7-billion contract to replenish Guidance Enhanced Missile - Tactical interceptors for Ukraine’s MIM-104 Patriot network.
X-Bow to Produce Rocket Kits for Aevex Disruptor Drones
X-Bow Systems has secured a $12.1-million contract to produce rocket-assisted take-off kits for Aevex’ Disruptor tactical unmanned aerial systems
Raytheon Secures $708M StormBreaker Smart Bomb Order From US
The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $708.9-million contract for the production of StormBreaker small diameter bombs.
Hanwha Proposes K9 Howitzer for US Army Mobile Tactical Cannon Program
Hanwha Defense USA has confirmed the K9 mobile howitzer as its proposed testbed system for the US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon program.
IDF Receives Thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR Rifles From IWI
SK Group segment Israel Weapon Industries has supplied thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR assault rifles to the Israel Defense Forces.
US Claims China Sent Chip Tech to Iran’s Military
The US has accused China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation of supplying chipmaking equipment to Iran’s military, drawing concerns about Beijing’s position in the ongoing US-Israel war with Tehran.
Germany Begins Receiving Steyr GL-40 Grenade Launchers Under Expanded Order
The German Armed Forces has begun receiving the first batch of GL-40 grenade launchers from Austrian manufacturer Steyr Arms, following a new order that expands a 2024 contract.
Canada to Replace Aging C7, C8 Rifles With 65,000+ New Firearms
Ottawa has contracted Colt Canada to supply 65,402 assault rifles under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program, replacing the Canadian Armed Forces’ C7 and C8 systems after more than 35 years in service.
US Navy Revamps Acquisition Structure With Five New Portfolio Offices
The US Navy has created five new portfolio acquisition executive organizations to streamline procurement, cut bureaucracy, and expedite the distribution of capabilities to warfighters.
Pentagon Ups Golden Dome Cost to $185B as Space Capabilities Expand
The US Department of Defense has increased the projected cost of its Golden Dome missile defense system by up to $10 billion to accelerate critical space-based capabilities.
Pratt & Whitney to Deliver TJ150 Engines for Black Arrow Missiles
Pratt & Whitney has secured a contract to provide TJ150 turbojet engines for Leidos Dynetics’ Black Arrow air-to-ground missile.
Germany Overtakes China as World’s 4th Largest Arms Exporter
Germany surpassed China as the world’s fourth-largest arms exporter between 2021 and 2025.
Hanwha, UNION to Expand 155mm Ammo Production Capacity in US
Hanwha Defense USA and UNION Technologies in Texas have formed a strategic partnership to increase manufacturing capacity for 155-millimeter munitions in the US.
US Air Force Launches ‘SPEED CSO’ to Accelerate Commercial Tech Acquisition
The US Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has launched a new acquisition pathway to accelerate the integration of advanced solutions into bases and mission support teams.
US Marines Not Adopting Army’s M7 Next Generation Squad Weapon
The US Marine Corps has confirmed it will not field the Sig Sauer M7 assault rifle, steering away from a potential adoption in partnership with the US Army.
US Navy Seeks New Anti-Radar Missile for Air, Ground Targets
The US Navy has launched market research for a new long-range anti-radiation missile that can strike airborne and ground threats.
