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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,...

June 7, 2026
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India expands counter-swarm defense efforts

India is accelerating the development of advanced counter-drone and directed energy capabilities to address the growing threat of low-cost unmanned aerial systems. Emerging technologies such as laser weapons, micro-missile...

June 6, 2026
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SHAKTI loitering munition targets deep strikes

Anadrone Systems has unveiled plans for SHAKTI, an indigenous long-range loitering munition designed for precision strike missions. Featuring extended endurance, a substantial payload capacity, and real-time target verification capabilities,...

June 5, 2026
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Thales directed-energy weapon defeats 80 drones

Directed energy technologies are rapidly emerging as effective solutions against the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial systems. New radio-frequency-based systems are designed to neutralize multiple drones simultaneously by...

June 3, 2026
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Beretta reveals anti-drone shotgun turret

Advances in counter-drone technologies are driving the development of highly automated defense systems capable of detecting and neutralizing unmanned aerial threats. New turret-based solutions integrate multiple weapons, advanced sensors,...

June 1, 2026
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MAG Machine Gun Gets New Tactical Features

FN Herstal has unveiled a new evolution of its iconic FN MAG machine gun, introducing a tactical variant tailored for modern combat environments increasingly reliant on advanced optics and...