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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...

May 25, 2026
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India gets upgraded Viper sniper rifle

SSS Defence has introduced the Viper Mach 2 sniper rifle as part of a broader modernization effort for its indigenous precision weapon platforms. The upgraded system improves handling, modularity,...

May 24, 2026
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Punjab Police Gets New Indigenous SMGs

Indian small arms manufacturer SSS Defence has strengthened its position in the domestic defense sector after successfully delivering additional G72 submachine guns to the Punjab Police. The development reflects...

May 23, 2026
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Indigenous Gun Planned for Light Tank

India is moving ahead with efforts to develop a locally produced 105mm gun system for the Zorawar Light Battle Tank programme, highlighting the country’s broader push toward defense self-reliance...

May 23, 2026
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India Automates Precision Artillery

The Indian Army is moving toward a highly digitized battlefield environment through the development of the indigenous Land Vectors Control and Coordination System, or LVCCS, aimed at integrating all...

May 23, 2026
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BEL Develops Indigenous Strike UAV

Bharat Electronics Limited has formally entered India’s growing loitering munition market, expanding its role from a traditional defense electronics supplier into the field of autonomous precision strike systems. The...

May 20, 2026
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QinetiQ to Test Army RCH155 System

has received an 18-million-pound ($24-million) contract from the UK’s National Armaments Director Group to test and evaluate the British Army’s new RCH155 artillery system. The testing campaign will examine...

May 13, 2026
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Poland to Build Hydra Rockets Locally

Poland is moving to establish domestic assembly and future production capabilities for 70mm Hydra rockets through a partnership involving Polish Armaments Group subsidiary Nitro-Chem, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical...

May 13, 2026
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Zulu Unveils Swarm Munition Launcher

Zulu Defence Systems has unveiled a new portable multi-barrel launcher engineered for rapid deployment of loitering munitions and coordinated swarm strike operations. Designed for infantry units, special forces, and...