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February 2, 2026
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Poland Awards $1.65B Counter-Drone Deal to Kongsberg–PGZ Team

Poland has formalized a $1.65-billion (NOK 16-billion) procurement deal with a Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace–PGZ consortium for next-generation counter-UAS capabilities, marking a major step in strengthening defences against the...

February 2, 2026
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Boeing Selects Ferra to Manufacture HAAWC Wing Kits in Australia

Boeing has awarded Ferra Engineering of Australia a contract to produce wing kits for its High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC), marking a new milestone in their expanding...

February 2, 2026
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Netherlands Awards Rheinmetall Long-Term Hand Grenade Supply Contract

The Netherlands has concluded a framework contract with Rheinmetall to manufacture and supply a wide range of hand grenades for its armed forces. The agreement spans an initial five...

January 29, 2026
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US Army Opens New 40mm Ammo Production Line

The US Army and AMTEC Corporation have inaugurated a new 40mm grenade production line and indoor testing range in Janesville, Wisconsin, as part of efforts to expand domestic munitions...

January 29, 2026
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Automated Tracking Added to Russia’s SHORAD

Russia has expanded its air defense capabilities with the introduction of the Zubr short-range air defense system, designed to counter emerging airborne threats such as drones and low-flying aircraft....

January 28, 2026
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Singapore, Epirus Partner on Anti-Drone Microwaves

Singapore has partnered with US defense firm Epirus under a memorandum of understanding to evaluate high-power microwave technology for counter-drone operations. The collaboration, involving Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology...

January 27, 2026
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Turkey Unveils 3,000-RPM Counter-Drone System

South Korea has launched a major modernization effort to rebuild the core command-and-control system it operates jointly with the United States, introducing artificial intelligence to enhance allied planning, coordination,...

January 23, 2026
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Romania Fields Low-Cost Counter-Drone System

Romania is preparing to field the Merops anti-drone system after successful testing against Shahed-type unmanned aerial threats. Operators are currently undergoing training, and the system has already demonstrated effectiveness...

January 21, 2026
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Taiwan Reveals Arms List in Defense Budget

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has publicly detailed the weapon systems planned under its proposed 1.25-trillion New Taiwan dollar ($40 billion) special defense budget, aimed at strengthening the island’s...

January 20, 2026
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India Starts R&D on Anti-Drone Bullets

India is developing a new type of 7.62mm rifle ammunition aimed at countering the growing threat posed by small unmanned aerial systems on the battlefield. The concept involves a...