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January 5, 2026
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ParaZero Secures First DefendAir Contract With Israeli User

ParaZero Technologies has secured its first contract for the DefendAir counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) from a major Israeli defense entity, marking a significant milestone for the Kefar Sava-based company....

January 1, 2026
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Kalyani Indigenous Naval Guns Scheduled for 2026 Trials

Kalyani Strategic Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge, is preparing to begin proof testing of two indigenous naval artillery systems—a 76mm gun and a 30mm close-in weapon—in...

December 29, 2025
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Germany Orders 84 RCH 155 Wheeled Howitzers

Germany has approved a €1.2-billion ($1.4-billion) procurement for 84 RCH 155 wheeled self-propelled howitzers, marking a major milestone in the modernization of the Bundeswehr’s artillery forces. The contract has...

December 29, 2025
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UK, Germany Sign $70M Deal for RCH 155 Artillery

The United Kingdom and Germany have signed a £52-million ($70.1-million) joint procurement agreement to advance a next-generation artillery system capable of firing on the move and striking targets at...

December 28, 2025
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Türkiye Tests Tolun Guided Munition from F-16 Jet

Turkey’s defense electronics company Aselsan has confirmed the first successful live air-to-surface firing of its indigenous Tolun precision-guided munition from a Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet. The company...

December 26, 2025
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China Sanctions 20 US Firms Over Taiwan Arms

China has announced a new round of sanctions targeting 20 US defense companies, including a Boeing defense unit, in response to Washington’s latest arms sales to Taiwan. The move...

December 24, 2025
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Italy Inducts Rheinmetall Skynex Air Defense System

Rheinmetall has officially delivered the first Skynex short-range air defense (SHORAD) system to the Italian Army, marking a milestone in Italy’s effort to strengthen protection against drones and low-flying...

December 23, 2025
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BAE Systems Secures $171M Ammo Orders From Nordics

BAE Systems has secured approximately $171 million in contracts to supply advanced programmable ammunition to Sweden and Finland, strengthening the two Nordic nations’ artillery, naval, and air defense capabilities....

December 20, 2025
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Paraguay Army to Deploy Brazilian M108 Howitzers

Paraguay’s Army is set to introduce 105 mm self-propelled artillery for the first time, following a planned equipment transfer from Brazil, according to statements broadcast by Paraguayan public radio...

December 19, 2025
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US Army Receives More LOCUST Laser Weapons

AeroVironment has delivered two additional LOCUST laser weapon systems to the US Army under the service’s Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) program. The delivery advances the Army’s efforts...