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U.K. Tests Laser Weapon By Firing at a Light Drone
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U.K. Tests Laser Weapon By Firing at a Light Drone

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) conducted tests on the High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS).

Armenia Buys $500m worth of Weapons from Iran
Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

Armenia Buys $500m worth of Weapons from Iran

Armenia agreed with Iran for the supply of weapons systems worth $500 million, according to the Iran International, which cites Iranian government sources.

IAI Unveils Wind Demon Miniature Cruise Missile
Weapon / Missile

IAI Unveils Wind Demon Miniature Cruise Missile

Israeli IAI has unveiled its small-sized Wind Demon cruise missile, primarily developed for helicopters.

Urban Defence Modernises Turkish Navy's Autocannons
Weapon / Missile Modernisation

Urban Defence Modernises Turkish Navy's Autocannons

Turkish Urban Defence will provide electrochemically processed ceramic alloy barrels to modernise the Turkish Navy's 40 mm autocannons.

KMC-U Launcher with ASELFLIR-410 Spotted on KAPLAN STA
Weapon / Missile

KMC-U Launcher with ASELFLIR-410 Spotted on KAPLAN STA

ROKETSAN's new version of the KMC pedestal-mounted missile launcher, KMC-U, was seen with ASELFLIR-410 EO/IR on the FNSS KAPLAN STA tracked weapons carrier.

Helicopters Get a Longer Stick Against Air Defence
Weapon / Missile Analysis

Helicopters Get a Longer Stick Against Air Defence

In recent years, developments for longer-range air-to-surface missiles for helicopters have been initiated worldwide.

GÜRZ Air Defence System Spotted in TRNC Parade
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GÜRZ Air Defence System Spotted in TRNC Parade

ASELSAN’s GÜRZ hybrid air defence system was spotted in a parade in the TRNC for the 50th anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation.

U.S. Approves AGM-114 ATGM and APKWS Sale to Czech Republic
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U.S. Approves AGM-114 ATGM and APKWS Sale to Czech Republic

The U.S. has approved the sale of AGM-114 Hellfire ATGM and APKWS II laser-guided rockets to the Czech Republic.

Japan Updates Progress on Improved Type 12 SSM
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Japan Updates Progress on Improved Type 12 SSM

Japanese MoD has published a photo of what is dubbed an Improved Type 12 surface-launched cruise missile to upgrade its ASuW capabilities.

Romania Orders K9 SPH and K10 ARVs from Hanwha
Weapon / Missile

Romania Orders K9 SPH and K10 ARVs from Hanwha

Romania has ordered 59 K9 Thunder 155 mm tracked SPH and 36 K10 ammunition resupply vehicles (ARV) from Hanwha for $1 billion.

ROK’s Mobile Laser Weapon Moves into Production
Weapon / Missile

ROK’s Mobile Laser Weapon Moves into Production

DAPA has announced that its vehicle-mounted laser weapon, which will be used against UAVs, will enter production soon.

Morocco Buys Long-Range ATACMS
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Morocco Buys Long-Range ATACMS

Morocco has ordered an undetermined quantity of long-range MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) from the U.S. to improve its defence capabilities.

Germany’s F127 AAW Frigates May Be Fitted With AEGIS
Navy / Maritime E/W Weapon / Missile Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Sensors

Germany’s F127 AAW Frigates May Be Fitted With AEGIS

The U.S. has taken steps to export the AEGIS combat system for F127 AAW frigates to succeed Sachsen-class frigates.

Armenia to Acquire Indian Prahaar and Pralay Missiles
Weapon / Missile

Armenia to Acquire Indian Prahaar and Pralay Missiles

According to local Indian press, Armenia is in discussions with India about the possible supply of Prahaar and Pralay missiles.