weapons

Taiwan to Boost Naval Fleet’s Firepower With 1,200+ Sea Sword II Missiles

Taiwan plans to produce more than 1,200 Hai Chien II (Sea Sword II) missiles to increase the lethality of its naval fleet, as the military moves to standardize weapons across its surface combatants.

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Lockheed’s GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher Completes First Drone Kill Using JAGM

Lockheed Martin has tested its GRIZZLY containerized launcher firing a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile to intercept a Group 3 one-way attack drone, marking the first demonstration of the capability.

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US Military Orders FALCO Fuzes to Turn APKWS Into Drone Killers

L3Harris Technologies has signed a $48.5-million contract to deliver its proprietary FALCO mechanical proximity fuzes for upgrades to the US Armed Forces’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System.

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SMARTSHOOTER Scores First US Navy Contract for Anti-Drone Sights

Israeli firm SMARTSHOOTER has received a $1.8-million contract to deliver its SMASH 2000LE counter-drone fire control systems for the US Navy, marking the company’s first procurement award from the service.

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L3Harris to Boost Rocket Motor Production With $25M Alabama Expansion 

L3Harris Technologies is investing $25 million to grow its manufacturing footprint in Alabama to support solid rocket motor production for defense applications.

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Sat Images Expose China’s Massive Desert Network to Bolster Nuclear Deterrent

Satellite imagery has revealed that China is building a network of launch pads, bunkers, and communications hubs near its Hami nuclear missile silo field in Xinjiang, a move analysts say could strengthen Beijing’s ability to carry out a retaliatory nuclear strike.

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FN Herstal Evolves Legendary MAG Machine Gun With New Tactical Features

FN Herstal has unveiled the FN MAG TACTICAL with Long Rail, a new variant of its combat-proven general purpose machine gun.

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Battelle Supports Production Launch of First US Army Hand Grenade Since 1960s

The US Army has partnered with Ohio defense company Battelle to implement the full material release of the new M111 Offensive Hand Grenade.

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India Elevates Missile Strike Accuracy With Next-Gen Electronic Guidance System

Indian missile systems are set for a major leap in targeting accuracy as the Defence Research and Development Laboratory develops a next-gen navigation and electronic guidance suite.

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Pentagon Taps Raytheon for $1B NASAMS Sale to Kuwait

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $1-billion contract for the supply of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System fire units for Kuwait.

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