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May 18, 2026
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UK overhauls defense procurement for faster delivery

The UK government is introducing procurement reforms aimed at improving efficiency and accountability in defense contracts. Under the proposed changes to the Single Source Contract Regulations, defense companies could...

May 16, 2026
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US drops plan to deploy troops to Poland

The United States has reportedly canceled plans to deploy around 4,000 troops to Poland as part of a broader reorganization of American military forces in Europe. The decision came...

May 14, 2026
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Elbit wins $212M night vision contract

The US Army has awarded Elbit Systems a $212-million delivery order to continue production of Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular systems through 2028. The ENVG-B combines thermal imaging, image intensification,...

May 12, 2026
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US Army orders additional fire control systems

Israeli defense company SMARTSHOOTER has secured a $10.7-million follow-on contract to continue supplying SMASH 2000LE fire-control systems to the US Army. The agreement expands earlier deliveries made to the...

May 9, 2026
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Poland signs $52B EU military modernization deal

Poland has become the first nation to sign a loan agreement under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, securing approximately 43.7 billion euros to modernize its...

May 4, 2026
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India seeks 159 armored carriers for forces

India has launched a procurement initiative for 159 bulletproof troop carriers to support the Indian Army’s Rashtriya Rifles units operating in high-risk counterinsurgency regions. The vehicles are intended for...

April 30, 2026
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Leidos secures $456M support deal

Leidos has secured a $456 million, four-year contract to continue operating Military OneSource for the US Department of Defense. The platform serves more than 4.7 million users, providing 24/7...

April 29, 2026
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Vuzix wins military display development deal

Vuzix has secured a new development contract to advance its waveguide-based head-mounted display system for military applications. The project focuses on refining engineering and design to achieve production readiness,...

April 28, 2026
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Rheinmetall wins $1.2B soldier kit contract

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall a €1.04 billion contract to expand its Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System (IdZ-ES). The program includes 237 platoon systems and upgrades for...

April 23, 2026
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US Army launches new combat role field testing program

The United States Army has introduced the Combat Field Test (CFT), a functional fitness assessment reflecting real combat conditions. The test includes seven continuous events such as running, lifting,...