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January 27, 2026
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New Product Launches

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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R&D

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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R&D

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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Procurement & Contracts

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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Procurement & Contracts

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...

January 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Army Approves XM204 for Top-Attack Anti-Armor Missions

The U.S. Army has approved accelerated operational use of the XM204 top‑attack terrain‑shaping munition, issuing an Urgent Materiel Release that speeds the system’s deployment to Europe. The decision reflects...

January 15, 2026
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Mergers & JV

EDGE, Indra Join Forces for Defense Production Hub in Spain

EDGE Group from the UAE and Spain’s Indra Group have agreed to create a defense manufacturing company in Spain that will specialize in loitering munitions and advanced smart weapons....

January 15, 2026
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Mergers & JV

155mm Artillery Shells to Be Co-Produced by Taiwan and US

Taiwan has started early-stage preparations to co-produce 155mm artillery shells with the United States, according to Lt. Gen. Lin Wen-hsiang, chief of the Armaments Bureau. Lin highlighted the shells’...

January 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Israel Begins Distribution of Arad Rifles to Territorial Defense Units

Israel has completed the nationwide issue of Arad assault rifles to its rapid response teams, reinforcing a push to modernize and standardize local defense forces across the country. The...