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Rheinmetall Secures Multi-Year Hand Grenade Order From the Netherlands

The Dutch government has signed a framework contract with Rheinmetall to produce and deliver a wide selection of hand grenades for the Netherlands’ armed forces. The deal covers an...

February 2, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

South Korea Approves $2.8B Boeing Upgrade Program for F-15 Strike Aircraft

Boeing has secured a contract worth up to $2.8 billion from the US Air Force to upgrade the Republic of Korea Air Force’s F-15K Slam Eagle fleet, a variant...

Belgian Government Sets Up Industry Alliance for Army Vehicle Modernization

Belgium has launched a far-reaching 20-year industrial initiative designed to reshape the sustainment and readiness of the Belgian Army’s vehicle and weapons fleets. At the centre of the effort...

February 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

THAAD Interceptor Production Set to Quadruple as Lockheed Martin Expands Capacity

Lockheed Martin has partnered with the US Department of Defense to sharply increase production of THAAD interceptors as demand grows for advanced missile defence systems among the United States...

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...

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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U.S. Marine Corps Takes Delivery of Two Additional CH-53K Helicopters

Two additional CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters have been delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps by Sikorsky after completing formal acceptance testing by Navy and Marine Corps authorities. The...

February 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms

South Korea Promotes Submarine Bid Ahead of Canada’s $45B Naval Decision

Canadian defense officials are visiting South Korea as Ottawa accelerates the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), a major naval modernization effort valued at around USD 45 billion. The engagement...

February 1, 2026
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UK MoD Seeks MBDA Assessment of Aster Missile Integration with Mk41 VLS

The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed its intention to commission MBDA UK Limited to study the compatibility of the Aster missile family with the US-manufactured Mk41 Vertical Launching...

January 31, 2026
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Land Platforms

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...