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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...

May 10, 2026
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Army Gets T-12 Counter-Drone Guns

SSS Defence has supplied its indigenous T-12 semi-automatic shotguns to the Indian Army’s Northern Command as part of growing efforts to counter low-flying drones and FPV threats on the...

May 9, 2026
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Adani Delivers ULPGM, AGNIKAA VTOL

Adani Defence & Aerospace has delivered the ULPGM precision-guided missile and AGNIKAA VTOL-I FPV loitering munition to the Indian Army under the Emergency Procurement-6 framework. The systems represent a...

May 8, 2026
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India Advances 300kW Laser Weapon

India is advancing development of a 300-kilowatt directed-energy weapon capable of engaging aerial threats at ranges up to 20 kilometers. The laser-based system integrates advanced beam-generation technologies, including high-gain...

May 7, 2026
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Tonbo Unveils SharkJet Munition

Indian defense technology company Tonbo Imaging has introduced its new jet-powered loitering munition called SharkJet at the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj. Designed as a high-speed autonomous strike...

May 5, 2026
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Army Awards AV Switchblade 400 Deal

The US Army has selected AeroVironment’s Switchblade 400 for its LASSO program, aimed at equipping brigade combat teams with precision strike capabilities. The system is a medium-range, man-portable loitering...

May 5, 2026
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DroneShield, Terma Partner on C-UAS

DroneShield and Terma have entered into a strategic partnership to develop integrated counter-drone (C-UAS) solutions. The collaboration focuses on combining AI-based detection, electronic warfare systems, and command-and-control software into...

May 3, 2026
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Army Upgrades ZU-23-2 to C-UAS Role

The Indian Army has launched a major modernization program to upgrade its legacy ZU-23-2 air defence guns, transforming them into advanced counter-drone and low-altitude air defence platforms. The upgrade...