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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,...

April 14, 2026
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US Army Awards $465M Night Vision Deal

The US Army’s decision to award a contract worth up to $465 million to L3Harris Technologies marks a significant milestone in the modernization of battlefield visibility systems. The program,...

April 1, 2026
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IDF Receives Thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR Rifles

Israel Weapon Industries has supplied thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR rifles to the Israeli military. Known for its compact bullpup design, the weapon is optimized for close-quarters and urban combat....

March 25, 2026
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Germany Receives Steyr GL-40 Grenade Launchers

Germany has started receiving GL-40 grenade launchers from Steyr Arms as part of an expanded procurement contract. The lightweight 40mm launcher supports both standalone and rifle-mounted use, offering modular...