Estonia proceeding with second HIMARS buy, eyeing ‘28-29 delivery
“This is why we are looking for additional systems for the deep strikes: It’s not only HIMARS and it’s not only Chunmoo,” said Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur.
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To sell weapons, prove they worked in Ukraine, say military leaders from NATO border nations
Companies at AUSA would show off “a demonstrator, [and] that’s nice,” but systems operating in Ukraine are much easier for industry to demonstrate their “actual product works,” said Finland’s Lt. Gen. Pasi Välimäki.
Poland’s Defense Industrial Revolution Takes Center Stage at MSPO
MSPO 2025 in Kielce is the premier showcase of Poland’s historic military expansion. Driven by a defense budget exceeding 4.7% of GDP, the exhibition highlights Warsaw’s ambition to become a leading European military power through its “Polonization” in…
Army’s 25th ID swaps some cannons for HIMARS
“When you compare the HIMARS to a piece of towed artillery, a HIMARS can shoot and move all in one organic platform very rapidly,” 25th ID Commander Maj. Gen. Marcus Evans told reporters.
Army eyes new program, test with Castelion’s Blackbeard hypersonic missile in 2026
“If we can build this better, faster, cheaper, both sides should be rewarded for that,” said Bryon Hargis, Castelion’s founder and CEO.
Lockheed seeks European partners for missile production crunch
“There’s plenty of work to go around, around the globe, so we’re looking for those strategic partnerships to help us complete our mission,” said Lockheed executive Jason Reynolds.
The Autonomous Artillery Revolution: Reshaping Modern Firepower
The battlefield is undergoing a quiet revolution as artillery sheds its human crews. Driven by the harsh realities of modern conflict and the critical need for survivability, autonomous fire support systems are rapidly moving from concept to reality. T…
Estonia approves $3.2B defense spending spike, locks in 5.4 percent GDP target
“The government’s decision means that we are progressing faster than before in building up Estonia’s defence capabilities – that applies to the army, the air force, as well as the navy,” said Estonia’s Prime Minister Kristen Michal.
DefenseTech Brief | April 21, 2025
This week’s DefenseTech Brief captures a defense landscape in flux—driven by urgent needs for missile defense, advanced autonomy, and sovereign production capabilities. Across domains and continents, governments and industries are accelerating the inte…
Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin Unveil the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS)
Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin have officially revealed the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS), a next-generation precision-strike platform designed to meet the evolving demands of modern battlefields. The announcement was made during an international summit in Europe, which brought together defense officials…
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