Arms
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Jun- 2025 -13 June
Nuclear States Spent $100 Billion on Weapons in 2024: ICAN
Nuclear-armed states spent more than $100 billion on their atomic arsenals last year, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, lamenting the lack of democratic oversight of such spending.
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11 June
US Air Force Hints Revival of Troubled AGM-183 Missile Program
The US Air Force has suggested it may resume efforts to procure the AGM-183 Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) hypersonic missile, reversing its prior stance that the weapon would not be acquired.
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11 June
Milrem Unveils THeMIS UGV With Counter-Drone Turret in Jakarta
Estonian manufacturer Milrem Robotics has presented a new configuration of its unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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11 June
Japan Unveils Long-Range Type 12 Missile Launcher for First Time
The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces has unveiled the vehicle launcher for the enhanced Type 12 missile at the service’s largest live-fire drill, marking its first public appearance.
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11 June
Australia Signs Precision Strike Missile Production Agreement With US
Australia and the US have signed a memorandum of understanding for the production, sustainment, and follow-on development of the Precision Strike Missile.
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11 June
Denmark to Buy Anti-Air Defense Systems From European Makers
Denmark will acquire short-range ground-based anti-air systems from manufacturers in France, Germany and Norway to protect its civilians and military installations, the defense ministry announced on Tuesday.
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10 June
German F-35s to Be Armed With Joint Strike Missiles
Germany has decided to acquire the Joint Strike Missile for its F-35 fighter jets in a deal worth approximately 6.5-billion Norwegian kroner ($642 million).
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9 June
US Approves $325M Sale of Abrams Tank Sustainment Support to Kuwait
The US State Department has approved a potential $325 million sale to Kuwait for sustainment support and related equipment for the M1A2 Abrams main battle tank systems.
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6 June
Latvia Orders Israeli Spike Missile Systems From Germany
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract to acquire Israeli-made Spike anti-tank missile systems for the armed forces and national guard.
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6 June
Raytheon, Northrop Test Rocket Motor to Boost Next-Gen Missile Speed, Range
Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have successfully tested solid rocket motors for the US Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI), the replacement for the Stinger missile.
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