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9 February

Australian Firm Unveils Laser Weapons Plant in Singapore

Electro Optic Systems has inaugurated a new center in Singapore to build high-energy laser weapon systems, establishing a regional hub to support international defense customers.

9 February

Rojoef Manuel

LIG Nex1 to Construct New Weapons Factory in S. Korea

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 will invest $252.7 million to build a production facility in Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do, as Seoul expands guided weapons and aerospace manufacturing capacity.

9 February

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference

Giulia Bernacchi

Ukraine to Set Up 10 Weapons Export Hubs Across Europe

Kyiv plans to open 10 weapons export centers in Europe this year, Ukrainian President Zelensky has announced.

9 February

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Russia Turns Cannons Into Counter-Drone Weapons With New Airburst Rounds

Rostec has developed 30mm programmable airburst rounds that detonate mid-air, scattering shrapnel to hit fast-moving drones.

9 February

Christine Casimiro

Armenia Showcases Indian-Made Weapon Systems in Active Service

Armenia has showcased its arsenal of Indian-made weapon systems in active service during the official four-day visit of India's Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan to Yerevan.

9 February

Jodesz Gavilan

Turkey, Egypt Sign $350M Defense Pact to Boost Arms and Joint Production

Turkey has agreed to a $350-million defense cooperation package with Egypt that will expand military supply ties and establish joint defense production capacity in North Africa.

6 February

A U.S. Army Soldier, assigned to 3-501st Assault Helicopter Battalion, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, prepares 7.62mm ammunition for an aerial gunnery exercise from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria on Aug. 23, 2025. 1AD CAB’s aerial gunnery increased lethality and proficiency of all Task Force Iron aviation crews on collective tables while generating warfighting readiness and combat credible forces along NATO’s Eastern Flank. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Regina Koesters)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Creates New Office to Speed Ammo Acquisition

The US Army has established a new Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Agile Sustainment and Ammunition as part of a sweeping overhaul of its procurement process aimed at faster equipment supply to warfighters.

5 February