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25 July

US Approves $4.67B Sale of Air Defense System to Egypt

The United States on Thursday announced the approval of a $4.67 billion sale of the NASAMS air defense system and related support to Egypt.

22 July

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Czech Republic Threatens to Freeze Payments Over Caesar Howitzer Delays

The Czech Republic plans to halt advance payments for 62 Caesar 8x8 self-propelled howitzers from KNDS France, citing repeated failures by the contractor to meet procurement terms.

18 July

Arms

The Israeli Iron Dome missile defense system, left, intercepts rockets fired from Gaza Strip

Rojoef Manuel

Romania Poised to Become First European User of Israel’s Iron Dome

Romania is set to procure the Iron Dome air and missile defense system, becoming the first European country to adopt the Israeli-developed weapon.

15 July

Arms

U.S. Army Spc. Andrew Maclaren, assigned to U.S. Garrison Grafenwoehr, fires the German P8 pistol under the guidance of German Army Oberleutnant Kay Schwotzer during the qualification for the Schuetzenschnur, the German Armed Forces Badge of Weapon's Proficiency, at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 30, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Markus Rauchenberger/released)

Rojoef Manuel

German Soldiers to Receive New Handguns From Czechia

Germany has collaborated with Czech defense contractor Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod to supply new service pistols for the armed forces.

4 July

Americas

A U.S. Navy Corpsman with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Central Command fires the M240L machine gun during exercise Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 5, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

Rojoef Manuel

FN America to Supply US Army With Light Medium Machine Guns

FN America has received a $4.9-million deal to deliver its flagship M240L lightweight medium machine guns to the US Army.

3 July

Americas

A 20mm Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System, operated by the 218th Field Artillery Regiment assigned to Task Force Armadillo, fires a Pre-Action Calibration Firing (PACFIRE) exercise at Al-Tanf Garrison, Syria, on Feb. 26, 2025. The PACFIRE exercise calibrates the entire system to ensure that rounds fired are accurate and on target during engagements. Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve will optimize defense capabilities so Coalition Forces can better focus on supporting partner forces. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Fred Brown)

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon Secures $279M Pentagon Deal for Land-Based Phalanx Support

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $279.2-million contract to provide management support for the army’s Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System.

3 July

Air

US Marine launches Switchblade 300 drone during training

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Requests Budget for Infantry Brigade Kamikaze Drones

The US Army has submitted a $70-million budget request to acquire components for loitering munitions as part of its Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance program.

2 July

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

India’s Akash Missile, Garuda Artillery Draw Interest From Brazil

Brazil has expressed interest in adopting the Indian-made Akash surface-to-air missile and Garuda self-propelled howitzer, according to local Bharat media.

2 July

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Seeks Heavy, Medium Variants for Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher Program

The US Army intends to acquire new autonomous systems as part of its Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher program.

Jun- 2025 -

11 June

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

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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