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January 27, 2026
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Turkey Unveils Counter-Drone System Firing 3,000 RPM

Turkey has unveiled a new counter-UAV capability designed to address the growing threat posed by hostile unmanned aerial vehicles, introducing a remotely controlled weapon system (RCWS) capable of firing...

January 23, 2026
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Romania to Field Low-Cost Counter-Drone System

The Romanian Armed Forces are preparing to induct the Merops counter-drone system into operational service after the platform demonstrated strong effectiveness against Russian Shahed-type one-way attack drones. According to...

January 21, 2026
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Taiwan Reveals Weapons List for $40B Defense Plan

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has released a detailed list of weapons and capabilities planned for acquisition under its proposed NT$1.25 trillion ($40 billion) special defense budget, covering...

January 20, 2026
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India Starts R&D on New 7.62mm Anti-Drone Ammunition

India is advancing the development of a compact, ammunition-based counter-drone solution with work underway on a new 7.62mm anti-drone bullet designed to defeat unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at the...

January 20, 2026
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Turkey’s STM Secures First European Autonomous Systems Deal

Turkey’s defense firm STM has secured its first European export contract for the KARGU rotary-wing and ALPAGU fixed-wing loitering munition systems, marking a significant milestone for Turkish autonomous weapons...

January 18, 2026
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US Army Picks HERO-90 Munition for Infantry Trials

The US Army’s Program Executive Office Soldier has selected the HERO-90 loitering munition for its Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program, fast-tracking evaluation for dismounted anti-armor needs....

January 17, 2026
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US Army Approves XM204 Top-Attack Ammo for Europe

The US Army has greenlit an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, speeding its rollout to forward-deployed forces in Europe amid rising near-peer threats.This approval skips...

January 15, 2026
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EDGE, Indra Partner to Build Defense Manufacturing Hub

UAE’s EDGE Group and Spain’s Indra Group have joined forces to establish a new defense manufacturing hub in Spain, focused on loitering munitions and smart weapons. The collaboration aims...

January 15, 2026
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Taiwan, US Partner to Co-Produce 155mm Artillery Shells

Taiwan’s defense sector is ramping up efforts to bolster its artillery ammunition capabilities through a groundbreaking joint production deal with the United States. Lt. Gen. Lin Wen-hsiang, head of...

January 13, 2026
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Israel Issues Arad Rifles to Local Defense Forces

Israel has completed the nationwide distribution of thousands of Arad assault rifles to local rapid response teams, marking a major milestone in the country’s effort to standardize and strengthen...