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June 8, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army Selects Industry Partners to Develop Extended-Range 155mm Artillery Munition

The US Army is advancing its long-range fires modernization strategy through the Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) program, awarding multiple contracts to industry partners tasked with developing a next-generation...

June 7, 2026
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R&D

Directed Energy Weapons and C-RAM Set to Transform India’s Future Air Defence Strategy

The economics of air defence are undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by lessons emerging from recent conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Modern militaries are increasingly finding...

June 6, 2026
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SHAKTI Drone Program Aims to Deliver Deep-Strike Capability Across 1,000 km Range

Bengaluru-based Anadrone Systems Private Limited has unveiled plans for SHAKTI, an indigenous long-range loitering munition designed to conduct precision strikes against high-value targets at distances of up to 1,000...

June 5, 2026
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Thales RF Weapon Neutralizes 80 Drones During Large-Scale Test

Recent testing of Thales’s RapidDestroyer RF directed-energy weapon saw the system take down 80 drones, highlighting its potential as a battlefield-ready counter-drone capability. Equipped with a four-panel effector, the...

June 3, 2026
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Beretta Unveils Eight-Shotgun Automated Turret for Counter-Drone Missions

A new anti-drone weapon from Beretta Defense Technologies places eight shotguns on a single automated turret, offering a unique approach to countering small UAV threats. Created in partnership with...

June 1, 2026
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New Product Launches

FN Herstal Introduces Enhanced MAG Machine Gun for Modern Battlefield Needs

FN Herstal has unveiled a modernized version of its iconic FN MAG machine gun, introducing the FN MAG TACTICAL with Long Rail to better support the increasing use of...

May 29, 2026
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Battelle Helps Bring US Army’s First New Hand Grenade Since Vietnam Era Into Production

United States Army has partnered with Battelle to advance the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade into full-rate production following the completion of its material release process. The system represents the...

May 25, 2026
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New Product Launches

SSS Defence unveils upgraded Viper Mach 2 sniper rifle platform

Indian private defence manufacturer SSS Defence has announced a major modernization effort for its sniper rifle platforms with the official unveiling of the Viper Mach 2. Headquartered in Bengaluru,...

May 24, 2026
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SSS Defence Supplies Advanced G72 SMGs to Punjab Police

Bengaluru-based SSS Defence has successfully delivered another batch of its G72 submachine guns to the Punjab Police, reflecting the growing trust placed in India’s indigenous defence manufacturing sector. The...

May 23, 2026
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Indian Army Developing LVCCS for Integrated Precision Strike Operations

A year after Operation Sindoor showcased the increasing importance of precision long-range strike capability in contemporary warfare, the Indian Army is reportedly moving toward full digital integration and automation...