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Jun- 2025 -

5 June

Ukraine to Receive More IRIS-T Missile Systems From Germany

German firm Diehl Defence has received a $2.5 billion contract to deliver IRIS-T missile systems and related warheads to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

3 June

Night-mode sighting image of the Thermis Mk2 scope

Rojoef Manuel

Norwegian Firm to Distribute New Sniper Rifle Scopes for Military

Norway has awarded Bertel O. Steen Defence & Security a contract to supply next-generation sniper rifle scopes for the armed forces.

3 June

The Silent Hunter laser air defense system is seen installed atop an SUV-type vehicle. The system and vehicle are both painted dirty white.

Juster Domingo

Russia Operating Chinese Laser Defense System in Video

Russian media has shared a video of a Chinese-made Silent Hunter laser air defense system deployed by Moscow to target Ukrainian drones.

2 June

SMARTSHOOTER SMASH 2000L Fire Control System

Rojoef Manuel

Israeli Company to Supply Rifle Fire Control Systems for US Army

SMARTSHOOTER has secured a $13-million contract to deliver its SMASH 2000L advanced fire control solutions for the US Army.

2 June

A Merlin helicopter from 820 Naval Air Squadron loaded and fired flares from HMS Prince of Wales, while embarked for Exercise Steadfast Defender. Flares are one element of the Defensive Aid Suite (DAS). The flares make up one portion of the DAS system, they are specifically designed to defeat Infra-Red seeking missiles (MANPADS). The aircraft carrier is taking part in Exercise Steadfast Defender. Exercise STEADFAST DEFENDER 2024 will be the largest NATO exercise in decades. NATO forces will be exercising across multiple regions and in multiple domains (maritime, land, air, space, and cyber). The vast scale of this exercise will occur over several months and over thousands of kilometres and will involve tens-of-thousands of Allied troops, all showcasing NATO capabilities to deter adversaries and defend allied territory.

Rojoef Manuel

Britain to Build Six ‘War-Ready’ Weapons and Ammo Factories

The UK is investing $2 billion in the construction of six new weapon manufacturing centers in response to rising security concerns.

2 June

Juster Domingo

UK Eyes US Fighter Jets Armed With Nuclear Bombs: Report

The UK is seeking to purchase fighter jets fitted with nuclear weapons to counter growing threats posed by Russia.

2 June

Christine Casimiro

Poland Orders Thousands of 120mm Armor-Piercing Tank Rounds

Poland has signed a 150-million Polish złoty ($39.9 million) contract to acquire thousands of 120mm tank rounds from Mesko, a subsidiary of state-owned PGZ.

May- 2025 -

31 May

Staff Writer With AFP

Nigeria Detains Troops, Police for Alleged Sale of Weapons to Armed Groups

The Nigerian military has detained more than 30 soldiers and police officers for allegedly stealing weapons from its stockpiles and selling them to armed groups including jihadists in the country.

31 May

Iranians lift up a flag and the mock-up of a missile during a celebration following Iran's missiles and drones attack on Israel, on April 15 2024, at Palestine square in central Tehran

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Accelerates Highly Enriched Uranium Production, But Deems Nuclear Weapons ‘Unacceptable’

Iran has further stepped up its production of highly enriched uranium, according to a confidential UN nuclear watchdog report, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday that Tehran deems nuclear weapons "unacceptable."

30 May