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March 5, 2026
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India Eyes 300 Dhanush 155mm Howitzers

Indian Army Dhanush Howitzer Procurement

March 2, 2026
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UK Warship Downs Drones in Live Drill

The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan successfully countered multiple aerial and surface drone threats during a complex blended live and synthetic exercise conducted off MOD Aberporth. Organized with Fleet...

March 2, 2026
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USMC Buys Scorpion Light Mobile Mortar

The US Marine Corps has selected the Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system from Global Military Products to enhance distributed precision indirect fire capability. Mounted on a Polaris MRZR...

March 1, 2026
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Macron Outlines French Nuclear Shield for EU

France is preparing to unveil an updated nuclear doctrine outlining how its atomic arsenal could contribute to European security. With growing Russian aggression and concerns over US strategic commitment,...

February 27, 2026
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Textron Wins US Army Loitering Munition Deal

Textron Systems has entered a prototype agreement with the US Army to supply its Damocles loitering munition under the Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance program. The system will...

February 24, 2026
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Rheinmetall Unveils Smart Counter-Drone Gun

Rheinmetall showcased its RCWS320C-UAS counter-drone weapon at Enforce Tac 2026, highlighting its ability to defend vehicles and bases against UAV swarms. The remotely operated system integrates sensors, automated targeting,...

February 20, 2026
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Rheinmetall Demo Shows FV-014 Strike Success

Rheinmetall demonstrated its FV-014 loitering munition at the German Aerospace Centre’s UAV test facility. The system can engage targets up to 100 km away and executed multiple attack maneuvers...

February 20, 2026
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BAE Adds IR Seeker to APKWS for USAF

The US Air Force has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth up to $145 million to develop and deliver an advanced infrared-guided counter-drone weapon based on the APKWS platform....

February 18, 2026
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US Army Receives 3 Millionth Mortar Fuze From L3Harris

Demonstrating sustained manufacturing momentum, L3Harris Technologies has handed over its three-millionth M734A1 mortar fuze to the US Army. The NATO-standard fuze supports 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm mortar shells, offering...

February 17, 2026
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Kuwait Launches First Local Ammo Factory

Kuwait has inaugurated the Nayef Light Ammunition Factory, marking its first domestic ammunition production facility. The ceremony was led by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Built to...