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February 2, 2026
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Ferra Wins Boeing Contract for Local HAAWC Wing Kit Production

Boeing has chosen Australia’s Ferra Engineering to manufacture wing kits for its High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC), strengthening the long-standing defence manufacturing partnership between the two companies....

February 2, 2026
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Rheinmetall Wins Multi-Year Dutch Contract for Hand Grenades

The Dutch government has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall for the production and delivery of a broad range of hand grenades for the Netherlands’ armed forces. The contract...

January 29, 2026
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Army Launches 40mm Ammo Plant, Test Range

The US Army has taken another step toward strengthening its industrial base with the opening of a new 40mm grenade production line at AMTEC’s Wisconsin facility. The modernized line...

January 29, 2026
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Russia Upgrades SHORAD With Auto-Tracking

The Russian military’s Zubr SHORAD system reflects a growing emphasis on countering small, agile aerial threats on the modern battlefield. By combining airspace surveillance sensors with automated tracking and...

January 28, 2026
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Microwave Counter-Drone Weapon Backed by Singapore

Singapore is moving to strengthen its defenses against advanced unmanned aerial threats through a new cooperation agreement with Epirus focused on high-power microwave systems. Working with the Defence Science...

January 27, 2026
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New Turkish C-UAS Fires 3,000 Rounds Per Minute

South Korea is injecting artificial intelligence into its primary allied command-and-control architecture as part of a broader effort to modernize joint operations with the United States. Under the AKJCCS...

January 23, 2026
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Romania Deploys Ukraine-Tested Anti-Drone Tech

The Romanian Armed Forces are set to introduce the Merops counter-UAS system following its strong performance against Shahed drones. Already combat-proven in Ukraine, Merops has attracted NATO attention for...

January 21, 2026
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Taiwan Details Weapons for $40B Defense Plan

Taiwan has taken a significant step toward clarifying its long-term defense priorities by releasing a detailed list of weapon systems planned under a proposed 1.25-trillion NTD special defense budget....

January 20, 2026
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New 7.62mm Anti-Drone Ammo Studied by India

India is working to enhance its frontline counter-drone capabilities through the development of a novel 7.62mm anti-UAS bullet that can be fired from standard infantry rifles. The ammunition is...

January 20, 2026
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STM Lands NATO-Linked Autonomous Systems Order

STM has secured its first European contract for the export of KARGU and ALPAGU loitering munitions, establishing a foothold for Turkish autonomous weapons within a NATO and EU member-state....