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March 23, 2026
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Rheinmetall Upgrades Italian Anti-Tank Mines

Rheinmetall and the Italian Ministry of Defence have signed an agreement to modernize a large portion of Italy’s MATS anti-tank mine inventory. The project, led by Rheinmetall’s subsidiary RWM...

March 20, 2026
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Taiwan Receives Altius Loitering Drones

Anduril has successfully completed shipments of its Altius 600M loitering munition systems to Taiwan, marking a key milestone in US-Taiwan defense cooperation. The delivery, consisting of nearly 300 units,...

March 19, 2026
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US Navy Eyes More Hammerhead Mines

The US Navy plans to expand its inventory of Hammerhead underwater mine systems through its existing contract with General Dynamics. Designed for anti-submarine warfare, the system can detect and...

March 18, 2026
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NAL-Solar Munition Set for 2028 Tests

India is accelerating efforts to develop an advanced loitering munition UAV through a collaboration between CSIR-NAL and Solar Defence & Aerospace. The proposed system is a long-endurance “kamikaze” drone...

March 18, 2026
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Indigenous Loitering Munition JV in India

In a strategic move to enhance indigenous defense capabilities, Ananth Technologies and EndureAir Systems have partnered to develop advanced loitering munition systems tailored for modern warfare. The agreement, formalized...

March 17, 2026
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K2 Swarm Munition Hits 2,000 km Range

Baykar has unveiled its latest unmanned combat innovation with the successful testing of the K2 kamikaze drone, designed for swarm-based operations. During trials, multiple drones operated in coordinated formations,...

March 17, 2026
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New Small Arms Barrels in Development

The US Army is advancing small arms technology through a partnership with industry leaders to develop more durable and efficient weapon barrels. The initiative combines new material science innovations...

March 17, 2026
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EOS Secures Anti-Drone System Contract

Australian defense company EOS has been awarded a major contract to supply its Slinger counter-UAS system to a Middle Eastern client, reflecting the increasing importance of affordable drone defense...

March 12, 2026
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Rheinmetall Turns Berlin Plant Into Shell Factory

German defense company Rheinmetall is converting a former automotive components factory in Berlin to produce casings for 155-millimeter artillery shells. The facility, previously operated by Pierburg, will transition from...

March 12, 2026
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TKMS, VEM to Produce Torpedoes in India

German naval manufacturer thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed a partnership agreement with India’s VEM Technologies to jointly produce heavyweight torpedoes in India. The program will initially support the Indian...