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June 25, 2026
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Denmark expands military aid with artillery shells

Denmark continues to expand its military assistance to Ukraine by providing 15,000 extended-range artillery shells that will significantly improve long-distance strike capability on the battlefield. As modern conflicts increasingly...

June 25, 2026
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Poland expands infantry with Grot A3 rifles

Poland is accelerating the modernization of its infantry forces through a large-scale procurement of the latest MSBS Grot A3 assault rifles. Developed entirely within the country, the upgraded weapon...

June 23, 2026
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UAE Orders EOS Slinger Counter-UAS Systems Under $124M Contract

The UAE has awarded Electro Optic Systems a contract worth $124 million for the acquisition of its Slinger counter-drone remote weapon system, reinforcing the platform’s growing global customer base....

June 22, 2026
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AM General, Kalyani Eye Artillery Exports

AM General and India’s Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited have entered a partnership to market advanced artillery solutions to global defense customers. The collaboration centers on the Mounted Artillery Gun...

June 19, 2026
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SMARTSHOOTER Secures Israeli RWS Deal

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has selected SMARTSHOOTER’s SMASH Hopper system under a new procurement agreement valued at approximately $1.9 million. The contract covers the delivery of remote weapon stations...

June 19, 2026
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CAESAR Howitzers to Be Assembled Locally

KNDS has secured a major artillery contract from Malaysia for 18 CAESAR self-propelled gun systems. The agreement includes provisions for local assembly and industrial participation, reflecting Malaysia’s strategy to...

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...