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March 9, 2026
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$9.9M US Contract Awarded to FN America

The US Department of Defense has awarded FN America a contract worth $9.9 million to produce additional M240B medium machine guns for the US Army and Navy. The weapons...

March 6, 2026
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Berlin Eyes 500 MARS 3 Artillery Units

Germany is considering a large-scale artillery modernization plan that could see the acquisition of around 500 MARS 3 rocket launcher systems. The proposed procurement would represent a significant expansion...

March 5, 2026
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French F21 Chosen Over Mk48 by Dutch

The Netherlands has selected the French F21 Mk2 heavyweight torpedo to arm its future Orka-class submarines, replacing plans to continue using the US-made Mk48 currently employed by the Walrus...

March 5, 2026
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Indian Army Eyes 300 Dhanush Guns

The Indian Army is considering a major expansion of its artillery forces through the planned acquisition of 300 additional Dhanush 155 mm towed howitzers. The proposed procurement would mark...

March 2, 2026
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Marines Add Shoot-and-Scoot Mortar

The US Marine Corps is enhancing expeditionary firepower through the acquisition of the Scorpion Light mobile mortar platform. Developed as a lightweight automated indirect fire system, it combines mobility...

March 2, 2026
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Royal Navy Downs Drones in Live Exercise

HMS Duncan has demonstrated advanced counter-drone warfare capabilities after successfully completing a demanding multi-domain exercise involving live and simulated threats. Conducted near Aberporth, the event challenged the Type 45...

March 1, 2026
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Macron Outlines Nuclear

At France’s Ile Longue naval base, Emmanuel Macron will detail plans for strengthening Europe’s nuclear deterrence posture. Discussions include closer coordination with allies and possible deployment arrangements involving French...

February 27, 2026
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Textron Wins Army Loitering Drone Deal

Under a US Army prototype deal, Textron Systems will supply its Damocles loitering munition for assessment within the LASSO initiative. The VTOL-enabled system integrates a GEN2 penetrator warhead and...

February 24, 2026
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New C-UAS Gun Shields Vehicles, Bases

Rheinmetall is presenting the RCWS320C-UAS at Enforce Tac 2026, highlighting a comprehensive counter-drone solution designed to address the increasing threat posed by unmanned aerial systems. The remotely operated platform...

February 20, 2026
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FV-014 Destroys Vehicle in Live Demo

Germany’s Rheinmetall is expanding its presence in the loitering munition market with the FV-014, a system capable of precision strikes at distances up to 100 kilometers. The demonstration highlighted...