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March 11, 2026
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Hanwha Expands 155mm Ammo Production in US

Hanwha Defense USA and Texas-based UNION Technologies have formed a strategic partnership to expand manufacturing capacity for 155-millimeter artillery ammunition in the United States. The collaboration aims to strengthen...

March 11, 2026
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France Launches Angola’s First Corvette

UAE-based EDGE Group and French shipbuilder CMN Naval have launched the first BR71 MK II Combattante-class corvette for the Angolan Navy in Cherbourg, France. The ship, named NRA Ekuikui...

March 11, 2026
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US Approves $930M HIMARS Sale to Sweden

The US government has approved a $930-million foreign military sale of M142 HIMARS launchers produced by Lockheed Martin to Sweden. The package includes 20 rocket launchers along with guided...

March 10, 2026
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Investment Boost for Aerodrome Loitering Munitions

EagleNXT, a US defense technology firm specializing in unmanned systems and advanced sensors, has revealed a new strategic investment in Israeli defense startup Aerodrome aimed at strengthening its position...

March 10, 2026
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Rifle Laser Weapon Targets Enemy Drones

Lyocon, a subsidiary of technology firm Nuburu, has completed early testing of a portable directed-energy weapon designed to counter hostile drones in contested airspace. The system uses laser technology...

March 9, 2026
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Ukraine Moves Bohdana Production to Poland

A new defense cooperation agreement between Poland and Ukraine will lead to the joint production of the Bohdana 155-millimeter artillery system in Poland. The partnership involves Polish manufacturer Ponar...

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...