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May 14, 2026
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Advanced NVG Production Awarded to Elbit

Elbit Systems has secured a major US Army contract valued at $212 million for the continued production of Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular systems, supporting modernization efforts for frontline soldier...

May 12, 2026
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SMARTSHOOTER Wins Army Follow-On Deal

SMARTSHOOTER will continue supplying its SMASH 2000LE smart fire-control systems to the US Army under a new $10.7-million award. The handheld system uses artificial intelligence and tracking algorithms to...

May 9, 2026
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Poland Signs $52B Defense Loan Deal

Poland has become the first nation to finalize a loan agreement under the European Union’s SAFE defence initiative, securing nearly 43.7 billion euros to modernize its military and defence...

April 30, 2026
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US troop support contract for Leidos

Leidos will continue operating Military OneSource, a key support platform for US military families. The program offers round-the-clock counseling, relocation help, career support for spouses, and financial guidance. Serving...

April 29, 2026
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Vuzix Wins Military Display Contract

Vuzix has secured a new development contract from an undisclosed aerospace and defense client to advance a waveguide-based display system designed for military applications. The project focuses on a...

April 28, 2026
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Rheinmetall Wins $1.2B Soldier Kit Deal

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall Electronics a contract worth 1.04 billion euros ($1.2 billion) for additional Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System kits, known as IdZ-ES. The order...

April 23, 2026
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US Army Starts New Combat Role Trial

The US Army has launched a new Combat Field Test designed to better measure the physical demands required in frontline combat specialties. Beginning this month, the assessment applies to...

April 14, 2026
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US Army Awards $465M Night Vision Deal

L3Harris Technologies has been selected by the US Army to deliver its next-generation binocular night-vision system under a contract worth up to $465 million. The award supports the Binocular...

April 1, 2026
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IDF Receives X95 Micro-TAVOR Rifles

Israel Weapon Industries, part of SK Group, has delivered thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR rifles to the Israel Defense Forces, reinforcing infantry capabilities across multiple combat roles. The X95, already...

March 25, 2026
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Germany Receives Steyr GL-40 Launchers

The German Armed Forces have begun taking delivery of GL-40 grenade launchers from Austrian manufacturer Steyr Arms, marking progress under an expanded procurement agreement linked to a 2024 contract....