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8 September

A German explosive ordnance disposal team members looks at an X-ray of an explosive device during the Eifel Krabben Improvised Explosive Device Rodeo at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 18, 2025. The annual event brought 14 explosive ordnance disposal teams from 10 partner nations together to share expertise, test skills and enhance allied cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

Rojoef Manuel

Rheinmetall to Open Ammunition Disposal Plant in Bavaria

Rheinmetall has announced plans for a major ammunition disposal facility in Dillingen an der Donau, Bavaria.

4 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Denmark to Host Production of Key Component for Ukraine’s New Cruise Missile

A Ukrainian firm that unveiled the country’s longest-range cruise missile is preparing to produce the missile’s key component in Denmark.

4 September

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed Martin Secures Record $9.8B Deal to Build Nearly 2,000 PAC-3 Missiles

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.8-billion contract to produce almost 2,000 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors and associated hardware.

4 September

Christine Casimiro

Brazil, Tunisia Join Javelin Missile Club in $900M US Army Contract Extension

The US Army has placed an additional order for Javelin missiles along with related equipment and services under a $900.5-million deal, which includes first-time sales to Brazil and Tunisia.

2 September

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves $104 Million Sidewinder Missile Sale for NATO Allies

The US State Department has approved a possible $103.9-million sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles and related equipment to three NATO allies.

2 September

NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Poland adds the Polish Infantry Fighting Vehicle, the Borsuk (Badger) to its arsenal for the Polish armed forces 15th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, stages for display during the unveiling ceremony in front of the Poland Deputy Prime Minister, Mariusz Błaszczak, Minister of National Defense joined by U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division (3-1 ABCT) operationally controlled by the 1st Infantry Division (1 ID), Polish armed forces 15th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, The Royal Lancers, Prince of Wales Troop, Romanian Sky Guardians, Croatian army Archer Battery, and the media in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Nov. 14, 2022. The 3-1 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1 ID, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)

Rojoef Manuel

Northrop Grumman to Begin Bushmaster II Supply for Poland’s Homegrown Borsuk Combat Vehicle

Northrop Grumman is starting the shipment of the Mk44 Bushmaster II chain gun for Poland’s Borsuk next-generation infantry fighting vehicle.

2 September

Rojoef Manuel

Russia’s Kalashnikov Rolls Out Pilot Batch of AM-17 Compact Rifles

Russian arms developer Kalashnikov has produced the first batch of AM-17 compact assault rifles chambered in 5.45-millimeter ammunition, moving the weapon closer to full-scale production.

1 September

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Eyes Homegrown Tactical Ballistic Missile to Match ATACMS, PrSM

The UK Ministry of Defence has invited industry feedback on a sovereign ground-launched tactical ballistic missile, dubbed Nightfall.

1 September

210624-N-CT127-0050 SAN DIEGO (June 24, 2021)- Sailors load a Mk 48 advanced capability torpedo onto the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756), June 24. U.S. military forces are present and active in and around the Pacific in support of allies and partners and a free and open Indo-Pacific for more than 75 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan to Receive MK 48 Torpedoes From US in Three Years After Delays

Following delays, Taiwan is set to receive Mk 48 Mod 6 Advanced Technology heavyweight torpedoes and related equipment from the US over the next three years.

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29 August

A KNDS Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 mm is seen on a grassy and sandy area. The eight-wheeled vehicle is painted with textured green and brown camouflage. Its turret is jutting forwards from the back. In the ground, trees and bushes grow scattered.

Christine Casimiro

KNDS Refines RCH-155 Howitzer for Ukraine After Soldier Feedback

The RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers bound for Ukraine are undergoing upgrades following feedback from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, KNDS Germany CEO Ralf Ketzel shared in an interview with news outlet DW.

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