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June 15, 2026
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Portugal buys 47 SENTINEL naval systems

Portugal is strengthening its maritime defense capabilities through the acquisition of advanced remotely operated naval weapon stations for its fleet. The systems provide improved situational awareness, precision engagement capability,...

June 11, 2026
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L3Harris Wins $106M Counter-Drone Contract

The US Army has expanded its investment in counter-drone technologies by awarding L3Harris a contract valued at up to $106 million for additional VAMPIRE systems. Designed as a modular...

June 9, 2026
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Autonomous UGV Duo Created in One Week

The US Army has selected three major defense companies to support development under the Extended Range Artillery Projectile program, a key modernization effort designed to increase the range and...

June 8, 2026
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ERAP contracts support future firepower

The US Army’s Extended Range Artillery Projectile initiative seeks to revolutionize conventional artillery through precision-guided munitions capable of engaging targets far beyond current ranges. Multiple defense companies are developing...

June 7, 2026
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India accelerates counter-drone capabilities

The rise of low-cost drones and loitering munitions has forced militaries worldwide to rethink traditional air-defence strategies. India is responding by developing a layered counter-drone architecture that combines directed-energy...

June 6, 2026
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SHAKTI drone designed for long-range strikes

Bengaluru-based Anadrone Systems is developing SHAKTI, an indigenous long-range loitering munition designed for precision strike missions against high-value targets. Combining extended endurance, significant strike range, and real-time target verification...

June 5, 2026
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Thales RF Weapon Downs 80 Drones

Thales has demonstrated the effectiveness of its RapidDestroyer radio-frequency directed energy weapon during recent testing, successfully neutralizing 80 drones. Designed to counter growing unmanned aerial threats, the system employs...

June 3, 2026
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Beretta Unveils Anti-Drone Shotgun Turret

Beretta Defense Technologies, working alongside Italian company DUALEE, has introduced the LIVET remote-controlled weapon station, an innovative counter-drone system featuring eight shotgun barrels mounted on a single automated turret....

June 1, 2026
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New Tactical Features Added to MAG

FN Herstal has unveiled a new tactical configuration of the renowned FN MAG machine gun aimed at enhancing its effectiveness in modern combat environments where advanced optics and situational...

May 29, 2026
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Battelle backs first new Army grenade in decades

The US Army has advanced modernization of its close-combat munitions portfolio through the introduction of the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade, marking the first new hand-thrown explosive system adopted since...