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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...

January 29, 2026
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U.S. Army Launches New 40mm Ammunition Production Facility and Test Range in Wisconsin

The U.S. Army and AMTEC Corporation have officially opened a new 40mm ammunition production line and a 200-meter indoor test range at AMTEC’s Janesville, Wisconsin facility, advancing the Army’s...

January 29, 2026
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New Product Launches

Russia Introduces Automated Tracking System for New Short-Range Air Defense Platforms

Russia has strengthened its battlefield air defense network with the introduction of Zubr, a new short-range air defense (SHORAD) system designed to counter emerging aerial threats. The system combines...

January 28, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Singapore and Epirus Partner on Microwave Weapons for Counter-Drone Missions

Singapore has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Epirus to examine the use of high-power microwave weapons for countering unmanned aerial systems. The partnership, involving the Defence Science...

January 27, 2026
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Turkey Unveils High-Rate Counter-Drone System Capable of 3,000 Rounds per Minute

Turkey is rolling out a new hard-kill counter-UAS system, a remotely operated weapon platform capable of firing up to 3,000 rounds per minute to deter hostile drones. Developed by...

January 23, 2026
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Romania Adopts Ukraine-Proven Low-Cost Counter-UAS System

Romania is set to field the Merops anti-drone system after the platform demonstrated effectiveness against Russian Shahed loitering munitions. The Romanian Armed Forces have already procured the system, and...

January 21, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Taiwan Reveals Weapons Procurement Plan Under $40B Defense Budget

Taiwan’s defense ministry has outlined the weapons and capabilities to be funded under its proposed 1.25-trillion-NTD ($40-billion) special defense budget, providing new insight into the scope of the island’s...

January 20, 2026
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India Starts R&D on Anti-Drone 7.62mm Ammo

India is advancing development of a new 7.62mm anti-drone bullet aimed at providing frontline troops with a compact and cost-effective counter-UAS capability. The concept centers on a projectile that...

January 20, 2026
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Turkey’s STM Wins First European NATO Deal

Turkey’s STM has signed its first European export contract for the KARGU and ALPAGU loitering munition systems with an unnamed NATO and EU member state. The agreement goes beyond...

January 18, 2026
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US Army Chooses Israeli HERO-90 for Accelerated Anti-Tank Trials

Under its LASSO program, the U.S. Army has placed the HERO‑90 loitering munition into an accelerated evaluation track aimed at strengthening infantry anti‑armor firepower. The move underscores the service’s...