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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...

January 7, 2026
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Germany Orders Additional 30mm Rounds for Puma

Germany has placed a multi-year order with Rheinmetall for 30mm ammunition for Puma IFVs, valued at around 1 billion euros. The contract expands a 2022 framework agreement and includes...

January 6, 2026
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Laser Weapons JV Set for 2026 Launch

German defense firms Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland are preparing to establish a joint venture in early 2026 focused on developing laser weapon systems, initially targeting naval applications. Structured as...

January 5, 2026
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ParaZero Secures First DefendAir Defense Deal

Israel-based ParaZero Technologies has secured its inaugural operational contract for the DefendAir counter-UAS system, reflecting rising demand for low-collateral drone defeat technologies. Using a net-capture approach, DefendAir is designed...

January 1, 2026
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Indigenous Kalyani Naval Guns Enter Testing

Kalyani Strategic Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge, is advancing toward proof testing of two indigenous naval artillery platforms—a 30mm close-in naval gun and a 76mm medium-calibre...