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February 1, 2026
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U.S. Showcases Microwave Weapon Neutralizing Fiber-Optic FPV Drones

Epirus, a U.S. company specializing in counter-drone technologies, has publicly demonstrated that high-power microwave weapons can defeat fiber-optic-guided FPV drones—an emerging threat specifically designed to operate in environments saturated...

February 1, 2026
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BAE Systems Unveils First New Archer 155mm Howitzer on MAN HX2 Platform

BAE Systems has unveiled the first newly manufactured Archer 155 mm self-propelled howitzer for the Swedish Army, signaling the restart of national Archer production after several years. Mounted on...

January 31, 2026
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Israel Advances Plans to Procure New AH-64E Apache Helicopters from U.S.

Washington has cleared a possible USD 3.8 billion Foreign Military Sale to Israel for 30 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on January 30,...

January 31, 2026
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Israel to Grow AW119Kx Helicopter Fleet in $150M U.S.-Approved Deal

Washington has approved a potential USD 150 million Foreign Military Sale to Israel for additional AW119Kx light utility helicopters and related support, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency has announced....

January 31, 2026
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U.S. Navy Carries Out First Autonomous Taxi Trial of MQ-25A Stingray

Boeing has announced that the U.S. Navy’s first operational MQ-25A Stingray has completed its inaugural autonomous taxi test, marking a key early milestone in the Navy’s effort to integrate...

Washington Clears $9 Billion Patriot PAC-3 MSE Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia

Washington has approved a potential $9.0 billion Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia to bolster the Kingdom’s Patriot air and missile defence forces with additional PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement...

January 31, 2026
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France Unveils Fury 120 Interceptor to Defeat Russian-Used Shahed Drones

A new French-developed interceptor, known as Fury 120, has been created to counter one-way attack drones such as Iran’s Shahed and Russia’s Geran, highlighting how the proliferation of low-cost...

January 31, 2026
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Slovak-Specific CV90 MkIV IFVs Begin Test Trials in Sweden

Testing has commenced in Sweden for the first CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles built to Slovak Armed Forces specifications, marking a key step toward operational deployment. The start of...

Chunmoo Wins as Norway Chooses South Korean Rocket Launchers

The Norwegian government has chosen Hanwha Aerospace’s K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system to modernize the army’s rocket artillery, opting for the South Korean platform over European and US...

January 30, 2026
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US Air Force Orders Four More MH-139A Helicopters from Boeing

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a new contract for four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, further expanding the service’s next-generation rotary-wing fleet. The order follows a $173...