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March 24, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Canada Plans Replacement of C7 and C8 Rifles With Over 65,000 New Weapons

Ottawa has selected Colt Canada to supply over 65,000 assault rifles as part of its Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program, marking the replacement of the Canadian Armed Forces’ C7...

March 23, 2026
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New Product Launches

Consortium Headed by Rheinmetall Begins Upgrade Program for Italy’s Anti-Tank Mine Systems

Rheinmetall and the Italian government have signed a memorandum of understanding to upgrade “hundreds of thousands” of MATS anti-tank mines held by the Italian Army. The program, led by...

March 20, 2026
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Anduril finalizes delivery of Altius loitering munitions to Taiwan

Anduril has finalized the full shipment of Altius 600M loitering munitions to Taiwan, completing a US-approved defense deal. The agreement, cleared in June 2024, covered 291 drones and associated...

March 19, 2026
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US Navy plans increased use of Hammerhead mines to counter submarine threats

The US Navy is looking to expand its stockpile of Hammerhead underwater mines under an ongoing contract with General Dynamics Mission Systems. The company was initially awarded a $92.9-million...

March 18, 2026
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R&D

India’s advanced loitering munition by NAL and Solar Defence set for 2028 testing goal

India’s efforts to develop advanced autonomous strike capabilities are accelerating as National Aerospace Laboratories and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited collaborate on a 150-kg class loitering munition UAV designed...

March 18, 2026
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Mergers & JV

EndureAir and Ananth Technologies collaborate on homegrown loitering munitions for India’s military

In a major push to strengthen India’s indigenous defense ecosystem, Ananth Technologies Private Limited and EndureAir Systems Private Limited have signed a Technology Cooperation Agreement to jointly develop next-generation...

March 17, 2026
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EOS secures contract for a cannon-based counter-drone solution

Electro Optic Systems has been awarded a $42 million contract by a Middle Eastern customer to deliver its Slinger remote cannon-based counter-drone system, reflecting increasing demand amid ongoing regional...

March 17, 2026
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R&D

Baykar extends loitering munition range to 2,000 km with swarm-capable K2 system

Baykar has advanced unmanned aerial warfare with the debut of its AI-driven K2 kamikaze drone, capable of operating in coordinated swarm formations. The system underwent flight testing over the...

March 17, 2026
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R&D

US Army collaborates with Pennsylvania companies to develop next-generation small arms barrels

The US Army is advancing small arms technology through a partnership with Pennsylvania-based industry to develop a more durable, wear-resistant barrel for high-pressure weapon systems. The effort, led by...

March 16, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Dronetag enters EU defense accelerator program with its counter-drone solutions

Dronetag has been chosen among 20 companies to join the second cohort of the European Union Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) Business Accelerator, specifically within a counter-drone technology track. The...