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4 October

Ireland Announces Record Defense Budget of $1.49 Billion

Ireland allocates $1.49 billion to defense for subsea surveillance and military radar systems, a $110 million increase over its 2024 budget.

4 October

Inder Singh Bisht

US Mulls Letting Taiwan Make Stinger Missiles

The US is considering allowing Taiwan to locally assemble and produce Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to cater to Taipei’s expanded requirements.

3 October

A KNDS Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 mm is seen on a grassy and sandy area. The eight-wheeled vehicle is painted with textured green and brown camouflage. Its turret is jutting forwards from the back. In the ground, trees and bushes grow scattered.

Inder Singh Bisht

KNDS Launches Ukraine Subsidiary to Repair Heavy Guns, Make Ammo

KNDS launched its Ukrainian subsidiary in Kyiv this week to enable local firms to carry out maintenance and repair of KNDS platforms.

3 October

Inder Singh Bisht

Lithuania Buys ‘Smart’ Mines to Halt Russian Tanks

The Lithuanian Armed Forces has received its first batch of an autonomous anti-tank mine capable of distinguishing between enemy and friendly forces.

3 October

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves 100 Anti-Radiation Missiles for Australian Air Force

The US State Department has approved the sale of up to 100 AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range for the Royal Australian Air Force.

3 October

Joe Saballa

Hundreds of Defense Firms Flock to Philippines to Showcase Military Tech

The Philippines hosted hundreds of international defense contractors to explore their innovative offerings for the country’s ongoing military modernization program.

3 October

Christine Casimiro

Boeing to Enhance JDAM Capabilities With New $600M Air Force Deal

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $600-million contract for Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and Laser JDAM testing and integration.

2 October

Christine Casimiro

South Korea Flexes ‘Monster Missile’ in Military Parade, Warns North Korea

South Korea presented its Hyunmoo-5 surface-to-surface ballistic missile to the public for the first time at its 76th Annual Armed Forces Day parade held in Seoul.

2 October