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July 10, 2026
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EOS to Build Integrated Remote Weapon System for Counter-Drone Missions

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has been awarded a contract to develop an integrated R400 SLINGER remote weapon system, combining a laser-guided rocket and a machine gun to strengthen Australia’s...

July 10, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

US Marine Corps Awards Greensea IQ $3.7M Contract for Bayonet 250 UGVs

The US Marine Corps is expanding its autonomous mine countermeasure capabilities by ordering four additional Bayonet 250 autonomous underwater ground vehicles from Greensea IQ under a $3.7 million contract....

July 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall Partner to Build ATACMS Missiles in Europe

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have entered into a strategic agreement to co-manufacture the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) in Europe, marking the first time production of the long-range tactical...

July 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Germany Clears $7.2 Billion Deal for Four MEKO A-200 Frigates

Germany has taken a major step toward modernizing its naval fleet after the Parliamentary Budget Committee approved the purchase of four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates worth approximately 6.3 billion...

July 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Canada Procures Joint Strike Missiles for Incoming F-35 Fighters

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has secured an 800-million Canadian dollar (US$564 million) contract from Canada to deliver Joint Strike Missiles (JSMs) for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s future F-35A...

July 9, 2026
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Finland, Norway, and Latvia Explore Joint Purchase of Patria TRACKX Vehicles

Finland, Norway, and Latvia have formalized their intention to adopt Patria’s TRACKX tracked armored vehicle by signing a statement of intent aimed at expanding cooperation on advanced land mobility...

July 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

EOS to Build Integrated Remote Weapon System for Counter-Drone Missions

US Marine Corps Awards Greensea IQ $3.7M Contract for Bayonet 250 UGVs

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall Partner to Build ATACMS Missiles in Europe

Germany Clears $7.2 Billion Deal for Four MEKO A-200 Frigates

Canada Procures Joint Strike Missiles for Incoming F-35 Fighters

Finland, Norway, and Latvia Explore Joint Purchase of Patria TRACKX Vehicles

Belgium Plans to Acquire 10 Kongsberg NASAMS Air Defense Systems

NATO Chooses Saab GlobalEye for Next-Generation Airborne Surveillance Capability

UK Commits $254 Million to Participate in US Precision Strike Missile Program

Raytheon Partners With European Industry to Expand Stinger Missile Output