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January 18, 2026
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US Army Picks HERO-90 Loitering Munition for Infantry Trials

As part of its push to modernize infantry anti‑armor capabilities, the U.S. Army has brought the HERO‑90 loitering munition into its LASSO program for accelerated evaluation. The move reflects...

January 17, 2026
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US Army Greenlights XM204 Top-Attack Ammo to Counter Russian Armor

The U.S. Army has authorized an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top‑attack terrain‑shaping munition, fast‑tracking its deployment to Europe to counter emerging mechanized threats. The approval enables the...

January 15, 2026
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EDGE & Indra Partner to Establish Defense Hub in Spain

EDGE Group of the UAE and Spain’s Indra Group will jointly establish a defense manufacturing company in Spain, focused on loitering munitions and smart weapons, aiming to strengthen European...

January 15, 2026
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Taiwan, US Collaborate on 155mm Shell Production

Taiwan has begun groundwork for co-producing 155mm artillery shells with the US, according to Lt. Gen. Lin Wen-hsiang, head of the Armaments Bureau. Lin explained that the shells are...

January 13, 2026
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Israel Distributes Arad Rifles Nationwide

The Israeli government has finalized the delivery of Arad assault rifles to rapid response teams across the country, marking a key step in strengthening local security following the 2023...

January 13, 2026
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Northrop to Build Navy ASW Torpedoes

The MK54 MOD 2 program represents a significant upgrade to the US Navy’s lightweight torpedo arsenal, enhancing lethality and reliability against modern submarine threats. Northrop Grumman, serving as prime...

January 12, 2026
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Sweden Selects Saab Trackfire With C-UAS

Saab has secured a major Swedish defense order to deliver its Trackfire Remote Weapon Station under a SEK 1.5 billion contract aimed at enhancing the country’s amphibious and coastal...

January 8, 2026
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EDGE Develops Digital Safety Tech for Munitions

EDGE subsidiary Advanced Concepts has introduced the ESAD-50, a compact electronic safety arming device designed to replace traditional mechanical safeties in medium- and large-caliber munitions. Intended for weapons of...

January 8, 2026
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QinetiQ Wins $78M DragonFire Laser Contract

MBDA has awarded QinetiQ a £67 million contract to continue development of the laser source for the Royal Navy’s DragonFire directed-energy weapon. The award follows successful November 2025 trials...

January 7, 2026
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China’s Hurricane 3000 Microwave Weapon Revealed

China is gradually revealing details of the Hurricane 3000, a truck-mounted high-power microwave weapon intended to neutralize drones at ranges reportedly surpassing comparable US systems. The system uses radar...