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October 1, 2026
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Rheinmetall Secures $20.7 Million US Army Weapons Contract

American Rheinmetall has secured a $20.7 million US Army order to manufacture 3,104 MK93 weapon mounts and upgrade 245 existing systems. The company’s facility in Maine will handle production...

September 28, 2026
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Kongsberg Orders Boreas Navigation Systems for Counter-Drone Platforms

Australian navigation technology company Advanced Navigation has secured a €16 million ($19 million) contract to supply hundreds of Boreas inertial navigation systems to Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for...

September 18, 2026
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Lithuania Plans $13.7M CAESAR Artillery Repair Facility

Lithuania is investing €12 million ($13.7 million) to establish a new domestic facility for repairing critical components of its CAESAR artillery systems, strengthening the country’s ability to maintain the...

September 15, 2026
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KNDS Targets Polish 105mm Gun Production and TOPAZ Integration

KNDS is preparing to introduce its lightweight 105mm artillery gun into Poland’s defense industrial ecosystem and explore integration with the country’s TOPAZ digital fire-control network. The German-French defense group...

September 10, 2026
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Sweden Clears $727M Deal to Procure HIMARS Rocket Systems

The Swedish government has approved the Swedish Armed Forces’ procurement of the US-made M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) under a deal valued at approximately SEK 7 billion...

September 7, 2026
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Croatia Approves $506M Procurement of 18 South Korean Chunmoo MLRS

The Croatian government has approved the acquisition of 18 K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) from South Korea for approximately €435.2 million ($506 million), excluding VAT. The procurement...

September 6, 2026
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Saab Emerges L1 for ₹472 Crore Deal for 450 Carl-Gustaf M4 Launchers

Saab’s FFV Ordnance has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) in the Indian Army’s procurement of 450 Carl-Gustaf M4 84mm rocket launchers. The company reportedly quoted approximately ₹71.87 crore...

September 5, 2026
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Indian Army Equips 105mm Towed Gun With Anti-Drone Cope Cage

The Indian Army has been observed operating a 105mm towed field gun equipped with a protective anti-drone cope cage, demonstrating how the growing threat from FPV drones and loitering...

September 5, 2026
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Indrajaal Unveils Infra Counter-Drone System to Protect Critical Infrastructure

India’s critical infrastructure is facing a growing need for protection against unauthorised and hostile drone activity. Indian counter-drone company Indrajaal has introduced Indrajaal Infra, a system designed to safeguard...

August 28, 2026
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Firehawk Secures $24M Contract to Boost 155mm Propellant Production

The US Department of Defense has awarded Firehawk Aerospace a $24-million contract to expand domestic production of artillery propellant used in support of the M1128 155mm base-bleed projectile. Under...