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January 6, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall and MBDA to Establish Laser Weapons JV in Early 2026

Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland are targeting the formation of a joint venture in early 2026 to advance the development of laser-based weapon systems. The planned entity, to be registered...

January 5, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

ParaZero Secures First DefendAir System Contract With Israeli Defense Customer

ParaZero Technologies has won its first DefendAir contract from a major Israeli defense entity, expanding the operational footprint of its counter-drone technology. DefendAir is designed to counter hostile unmanned...

January 1, 2026
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R&D

Kalyani-developed 76mm and 30mm naval gun systems to undergo testing in 2026

Kalyani Strategic Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge, is preparing to begin proof testing of two newly developed indigenous naval gun systems—a 76mm and a 30mm variant—in...

December 29, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Berlin Procures 84 RCH 155 8×8 Self-Propelled Howitzers

Germany has committed €1.2 billion to acquire 84 RCH 155 8×8 wheeled howitzers, reinforcing its artillery modernization strategy and expanding its long-range, high-mobility fire support capabilities. The order was...

December 29, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Britain and Germany Finalize $70M Joint RCH 155 Artillery Deal

Britain and Germany have concluded a £52 million ($70.1 million) bilateral contract to jointly acquire and test a next-generation artillery system capable of firing while maneuvering and engaging targets...

December 28, 2025
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R&D

Aselsan’s Tolun Guided Bunker-Buster Passes Live Test from Turkish Air Force F-16

Aselsan has successfully conducted the first live air-to-ground test of its Tolun precision-guided munition from a Turkish Air Force F-16, releasing official video footage that highlights the weapon’s operational...

December 26, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Beijing Targets 20 US Firms in Sanctions Over Taiwan Weapons Sales

China has imposed fresh sanctions on 20 US defense contractors, naming a Boeing unit and other major aerospace and defense firms, following the latest US arms sales to Taiwan....

December 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Italy Fields First Rheinmetall Skynex SHORAD System to Address Drone Threats

Rheinmetall has announced the handover of the first Skynex short-range air defense system to the Italian Army, following a ceremony on 18 December at the Comando Artiglieria Controaerei base...

December 23, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Nordic Ammunition Demand Drives $171M Contract Win for BAE Systems

BAE Systems has been awarded contracts totaling about $171 million to supply next-generation programmable ammunition to Sweden and Finland, reinforcing their defense capabilities amid heightened regional security challenges. The...

December 20, 2025
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New Product Launches

Paraguayan Army Set to Induct Brazilian M108 105mm Self-Propelled Howitzers

Paraguay’s Army is preparing to field 105 mm self-propelled artillery for the first time, according to a report by Nacional AM citing a planned donation from Brazil announced by...