arms procurement

Slovenia Says Will Ban Weapons Trade With Israel Over Gaza Conflict

Slovenia said Thursday that it will ban all weapons trade with Israel over the war in Gaza, in what it said is a first by an EU nation.

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MDA Issues $151B Draft Proposal to Spearhead Golden Dome Homeland Shield Project

The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has published a pre-solicitation paper for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program, advancing the Trump administration’s “Golden Dome” air and missile defense concept.

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Canadian Rangers’ C19 Rifles Set for Stock Replacement Over Durability Issues

Canada’s Department of Defence is replacing the wooden stocks of the Canadian Rangers' C19 standard rifles in service since 2018.

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US Approves $4.67B Sale of Air Defense System to Egypt

The United States on Thursday announced the approval of a $4.67 billion sale of the NASAMS air defense system and related support to Egypt.

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Czech Republic Threatens to Freeze Payments Over Caesar Howitzer Delays

The Czech Republic plans to halt advance payments for 62 Caesar 8x8 self-propelled howitzers from KNDS France, citing repeated failures by the contractor to meet procurement terms.

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Romania Poised to Become First European User of Israel’s Iron Dome

Romania is set to procure the Iron Dome air and missile defense system, becoming the first European country to adopt the Israeli-developed weapon.

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German Soldiers to Receive New Handguns From Czechia

Germany has collaborated with Czech defense contractor Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod to supply new service pistols for the armed forces.

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FN America to Supply US Army With Light Medium Machine Guns

FN America has received a $4.9-million deal to deliver its flagship M240L lightweight medium machine guns to the US Army.

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US Army Requests Budget for Infantry Brigade Kamikaze Drones

The US Army has submitted a $70-million budget request to acquire components for loitering munitions as part of its Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance program.

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India’s Akash Missile, Garuda Artillery Draw Interest From Brazil

Brazil has expressed interest in adopting the Indian-made Akash surface-to-air missile and Garuda self-propelled howitzer, according to local Bharat media.

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