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June 15, 2026
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SENTINEL weapon deal boosts Portugal Navy

Portugal is continuing to modernize its navy with the introduction of new remotely controlled naval weapon stations. The systems improve force protection, targeting accuracy, and operational effectiveness aboard naval...

June 11, 2026
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Army Awards $106M VAMPIRE Drone Deal

L3Harris has secured a US Army contract worth up to $106 million to supply additional VAMPIRE counter-drone systems as part of the Pentagon’s layered air defense strategy. The Vehicle...

June 8, 2026
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Next-gen artillery projectile program advances

The ERAP program represents a major leap in artillery modernization. Future projectiles are expected to strike targets at significantly greater distances while maintaining high accuracy in contested environments. The...

June 8, 2026
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Six Firms Build Hunter-Killer UGV Team

The US Army has advanced its Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) initiative by awarding development contracts to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), General Atomics, and BAE Systems....

June 7, 2026
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Future warfare drives C-RAM, DEW adoption

India’s future air-defence doctrine is increasingly focused on countering mass drone attacks through a combination of kinetic and non-kinetic technologies. Systems such as the Bhargavastra micro-missile interceptor, advanced laser...

June 6, 2026
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New loitering weapon aims for 1000 km reach

India’s private defence sector is advancing into sophisticated unmanned combat technologies with the development of SHAKTI. The loitering munition is designed to integrate surveillance, target acquisition, and precision engagement...

June 5, 2026
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Directed Energy System Excels in Trials

The RapidDestroyer RF directed energy system developed by Thales has achieved a significant milestone after destroying 80 drones during operational testing. Featuring an advanced four-panel energy projection system, the...

June 3, 2026
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Eight-Shotgun Turret Targets Drones

A new counter-unmanned aerial system developed by Beretta Defense Technologies and DUALEE combines eight Benelli Drone Guardian shotguns into a single remotely operated turret. Known as LIVET, the platform...

June 1, 2026
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FN Upgrades Legendary MAG Machine Gun

Belgian defense manufacturer FN Herstal has introduced the FN MAG Tactical with Long Rail, a modernized version of its widely used 7.62×51mm NATO machine gun designed to better accommodate...

May 29, 2026
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US Army restarts hand grenade production

The M111 Offensive Hand Grenade represents a significant step in the modernization of US Army infantry equipment. Following years of development, testing, and production refinement, the system is transitioning...