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ÇAKIR Cruise Missile Enters Serial Production
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ÇAKIR Cruise Missile Enters Serial Production

According to Spain-based news site Defensa, ROKETSAN’s ÇAKIR compact cruise missile for various platforms has entered serial production.

Japan Tests Hypersonic Boost-Glide Munition
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Japan Tests Hypersonic Boost-Glide Munition

Japanese ATLA has announced the firing test of its HGVP hypersonic boost-glide munition to be placed on islands.

HK Joins Lightweight Machine Gun Club with HK421
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HK Joins Lightweight Machine Gun Club with HK421

HK has entered the reduced-weight machine gun market with its HK421, based on an MG5 7.62x51 machine gun.

U.S. Navy Unveils XAIM-147B Air-to-Air Missile
Weapon / Missile Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software

U.S. Navy Unveils XAIM-147B Air-to-Air Missile

During the biennial Exercise Rim of the Pacific RIMPAC 2024, a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet was spotted with the new XAIM-147B long-range air-to-air missile.

Thales Ramps Up 70 mm Guided Rocket Production
Weapon / Missile Investment

Thales Ramps Up 70 mm Guided Rocket Production

French defence firm Thales will increase the production of its FZ275 70 mm (2.75”) laser-guided rockets in its Belgium facility located in Herstal.

India to Locally Produce S-400 Components
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India to Locally Produce S-400 Components

India and Russia are collaborating to establish a joint venture to manufacture S-400 components and maintain them in India.

Serbia Receives Chinese HQ-17AE Air Defence System
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Serbia Receives Chinese HQ-17AE Air Defence System

Serbia received the HQ-17AE SAM from China’s state-owned CASIC Corporation, to intercept low and medium altitude targets.

ROKETSAN Integrates CİRİT Missile on Pickup
Land Weapon / Missile

ROKETSAN Integrates CİRİT Missile on Pickup

During a Nigerian officials’ visit, ROKETSAN’s CİRİT 70 mm laser-guided missile was seen on a pickup fitted with an electro-optical system.

German Parliament Approves Budget for New Missiles
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German Parliament Approves Budget for New Missiles

The Parliament has approved budgets for a large-scale Brimstone air-to-surface missile acquisition and development of a supersonic cruise missile.

ER GMLRS Artillery Rocket Production Begins
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ER GMLRS Artillery Rocket Production Begins

The production of ER GMLRS with a longer range than M30 GMLRS for HIMARS and M270 MLRS of the U.S. Army has begun.

Kongsberg Unveils NOMADS Air Defence System
Land Weapon / Missile

Kongsberg Unveils NOMADS Air Defence System

Kongsberg has added the fully mobile NOMADS short-range air defence system after its long history with the medium-range NASAMS.

HHI Launches Philippinean Frigate with GÖKDENİZ CIWS
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

HHI Launches Philippinean Frigate with GÖKDENİZ CIWS

ASELSAN has confirmed the integration of GÖKDENİZ-100/35SA CIWS on the launching day of the Philippines’ future frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FF-06).

Eurosam Shows SAMP/T NG Air Defence System
Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

Eurosam Shows SAMP/T NG Air Defence System

The new version of the SAMP/T long-range air defence system, SAMP/T NG, with improvements and new capabilities, was exhibited in Eurosatory 2024.

KNDS Shows RAPIDFIRE 40 mm Weapon on 8x8 Truck
Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

KNDS Shows RAPIDFIRE 40 mm Weapon on 8x8 Truck

During Eurosatory 2024, French-German JV KNDS displayed its updated version of the RAPIDFIRE 40 mm autocannon on an 8x8 truck.