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April 6, 2026
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BAE Wins $145M Deal to Boost M777 Barrel Output

The US Army has taken significant steps to expand the production of M776 cannon tubes for the M777A2 howitzer through a major contract award. This move reflects the increasing...

April 6, 2026
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India Explores Supersonic Loitering Munition

The Indian Army is exploring the development of advanced supersonic loitering munitions to enhance its capabilities in contested battle environments. These systems are powered by ramjet engines, enabling them...

April 3, 2026
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Sweden to Invest $900M in Counter-Drone Tech

The government of Sweden has announced an investment exceeding $900 million to enhance its air and drone defense capabilities. The funding will support radar systems, anti-aircraft weapons, and electronic...

April 2, 2026
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Hanwha Offers K9 for US Army Cannon Program

Hanwha Defense USA has proposed the K9 mobile howitzer as a candidate for the US Army Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program, which aims to replace the aging M777 towed...

March 31, 2026
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Adani Defence Plans 100,000 Guns Annual Output

Adani Defence and Aerospace is expanding India’s defense manufacturing with a capacity to produce 100,000 firearms annually. The company has already delivered Prahar light machine guns and plans to...

March 26, 2026
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Hoverlt Launches AI Loitering Munition DIVYASTRA

HoverIt is developing the DIVYASTRA MKI, an autonomous loitering munition system capable of surveillance and precision strikes. With a 500 km range and up to five hours of endurance,...

March 25, 2026
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L3Harris Boosts VAMPIRE Counter-Drone Output

L3Harris has initiated large-scale production of its VAMPIRE counter-drone system to meet rising global demand. Designed for flexibility, the system can be mounted on various platforms and uses AI-powered...

March 24, 2026
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Canada to Replace C7, C8 Rifles With New Weapons

Canada has awarded Colt Canada a major contract to supply new modular rifles, replacing long-serving C7 and C8 systems. The program will roll out in phases and aims to...

March 23, 2026
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Rheinmetall Upgrades Italian Army Anti-Tank Mines

Rheinmetall has partnered with Italian defense authorities to upgrade a large stockpile of MATS anti-tank mines. The modernization effort focuses on converting them to the MK2 standard, improving both...

March 20, 2026
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Anduril Delivers Altius Loitering Munitions to Taiwan

The US has completed delivery of Altius 600M loitering munitions to Taiwan, strengthening its defensive capabilities amid rising regional tensions. These drones, capable of carrying modular payloads for strike...