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August 6, 2026
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US Army Seeks Counter-Drone Missile Under $150K

The US Army is seeking industry proposals for a next-generation counter-drone missile capable of defeating small unmanned aircraft at extended ranges while maintaining a target unit cost below $150,000....

August 5, 2026
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Diehl and BAE expand Mk 45 engagement range

BAE Systems and Diehl Defence are strengthening their defense partnership by integrating the long-range Vulcano 127mm precision-guided ammunition into the widely used Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun. Installed...

August 5, 2026
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New defense marketplace speeds anti-drone buys

To improve access to counter-drone technologies, the US Department of Defense has unveiled a comprehensive digital marketplace that centralizes procurement of approved C-UAS systems. Developed by Joint Interagency Task...

August 3, 2026
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Brahmastra Eyes Local Plamen Rocket Production

Lithuania has awarded YIT Lietuva a €30 million contract to construct a Leopard 2A8 tank production and maintenance facility at the Kaunas Free Economic Zone. The nearly 10-hectare site...

July 26, 2026
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New portable C-UAS targets high-altitude threats

Zen Technologies has unveiled a new portable counter-drone solution designed specifically for troops operating in high-altitude and challenging battlefield environments. Lightweight and highly mobile, the system combines advanced radio-frequency...

July 25, 2026
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Counter-drone system enters final trial stage

India is moving closer to fielding a new indigenous counter-drone weapon as Solar Defence and Aerospace advances the Bhargavastra system toward operational readiness. Developed to defeat swarms of drones...

July 18, 2026
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Navy eyes dual-layer anti-drone protection

Exicom Technologies India has introduced the Condor Lite IW, a compact tactical communications solution developed to ensure reliable connectivity for unmanned ground vehicles operating in complex military environments. Engineered...

July 18, 2026
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Indian Army awards gun kit deal to Lokesh

Ongoing discussions surrounding reports of possible Indian-origin sonar technology appearing within Taiwan’s indigenous submarine program have renewed attention on the broader strategic importance of maritime defense technologies across the...

July 2, 2026
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GBU-57: Inside America’s Bunker Buster

The GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) is the United States’ most powerful conventional bunker-busting weapon, specifically developed to destroy deeply buried and heavily fortified underground facilities. Unlike standard bombs...

June 25, 2026
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Ukraine receives fresh long-range shell package

Denmark is further strengthening Ukraine’s defense by delivering thousands of extended-range artillery rounds to support long-range combat operations. The ammunition enhances battlefield reach, improves counter-battery effectiveness, and enables Ukrainian...