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July 2, 2026
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GBU-57: Inside America’s bunker-buster bomb

The GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator is one of the most advanced bunker-busting weapons developed by the United States. It is designed specifically to destroy deeply buried and heavily fortified...

June 25, 2026
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Denmark sends 15,000 long-range artillery shells

Denmark has announced the delivery of 15,000 extended-range artillery shells to Ukraine, reinforcing Kyiv’s long-range strike capabilities as battlefield requirements continue to evolve. The assistance follows Ukraine’s request to...

June 25, 2026
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Poland orders 46,000 Grot A3 rifles

Poland has placed a major order for nearly 46,000 MSBS Grot A3 assault rifles under a contract valued at approximately 600 million Polish złotys. The procurement forms part of...

June 23, 2026
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UAE orders EOS Slinger counter-drone systems

The United Arab Emirates has awarded Electro Optic Systems (EOS) a $124 million contract for its Slinger counter-drone remote weapon system. Designed to detect, track, and neutralize unmanned aerial...

June 22, 2026
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AM General, Kalyani eye global artillery market

AM General and India’s Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited have formed a strategic partnership to market next-generation artillery platforms globally. The collaboration focuses on the Mounted Artillery Gun (MArG), a...

June 19, 2026
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Israel acquires SMARTSHOOTER weapon stations

SMARTSHOOTER has secured a new contract to provide its SMASH Hopper remote-controlled weapon stations for defense applications. Designed for fixed and mobile deployments, the lightweight system integrates advanced fire-control...

June 19, 2026
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Malaysia buys 18 CAESAR artillery systems

Malaysia has selected the CAESAR self-propelled artillery system as part of its ongoing military modernization efforts. Known for its mobility, rapid deployment capability, and long-range precision firepower, the wheeled...

June 15, 2026
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Portugal boosts fleet with SENTINEL systems

Maritime forces are increasingly adopting remotely operated weapon technologies to improve vessel survivability and combat effectiveness. Modern naval weapon stations integrate precision targeting, stabilized fire-control systems, and remote operation...

June 11, 2026
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L3Harris wins VAMPIRE drone defense deal

The US Army has awarded L3Harris a major contract to supply additional VAMPIRE counter-drone systems as part of its layered air-defense strategy. The modular platform combines intelligence, surveillance, targeting,...

June 8, 2026
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Army advances next-gen artillery rounds

The US Army has awarded multiple contracts under its Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) initiative to develop next-generation 155mm munitions. Participants include General Dynamics, General Atomics, and BAE Systems,...