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20 May

Inder Singh Bisht

Australia to Develop Medium-Range Precision Loitering Munitions

The Australian government has launched a military program to develop medium-range precision loitering munition systems.

20 May

Inder Singh Bisht

German Navy Considers Tomahawk Missile for ‘Inland Strike’ Capability

The German Navy is considering arming its warships with the Tomahawk cruise missile.

19 May

Joe Saballa

Spain Rolls Out ‘Smart’ Auto-Adjusting Grenade Launcher

Spanish defense firm Instalaza has introduced a new shoulder-fired grenade launcher that automatically adjusts for distance, angle, and environmental conditions with no manual tweaking required.

19 May

Inder Singh Bisht

UK, Germany to Jointly Develop Over 2,000 Km Precision Strike Weapon

The UK and Germany will jointly develop a “deep-precision strike” weapon with a range of over 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) in the coming years.

19 May

On the 15th of May 2025 HMS Dragon took part in a Sea viper Live firing against a supersonic sea skimming target

Christine Casimiro

British Sea Viper Destroys Advanced Supersonic Target for First Time

In a first, the Royal Navy has successfully test-fired a modified missile against a supersonic target with complex flight patterns, validating its ability to adapt to evolving challenges.

16 May

On May 15, 2025, in Warsaw, in the presence of Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, a framework agreement for the delivery of WARMATE loitering ammunition sets was signed between the Armament Agency and WB Electronics SA. Photo: Sergeant Wojciech Król/MON

Rojoef Manuel

Poland Buys 10,000 Warmate Kamikaze Drones

Poland has contracted local defense company WB Group to supply 10,000 Warmate loitering munitions to the army.

16 May

South Korean Army K9 self-propelled howitzers fire rounds

Joe Saballa

S. Korea Eyes Upgrades to K9 Howitzers, Rocket Launchers, and Missiles

South Korea is working to enhance the capabilities of some of its key weapon systems amid rising demands for greater firepower.

16 May

Christine Casimiro

Turkey Buys More Than 100 US-Made Missiles to Boost Air Defense

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of two types of RTX-manufactured missiles to its NATO ally, Turkey.

14 May

A former child soldier stands next to rifles during the release ceremony for child soldiers in Yambio, South Sudan

Staff Writer With AFP

Ugandan Troops Breached S.Sudan Arms Embargo: Amnesty

Amnesty International has called on the UN to enforce the arms embargo on S. Sudan, citing a violation due to the reported presence of Ugandan troops.

14 May