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March 2, 2026
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US Marines Procure Scorpion Mortar

The US Marine Corps has awarded Global Military Products a contract for the Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system, designed to deliver rapid indirect fire support during distributed operations....

March 1, 2026
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Macron to Set Out How France Nuclear Arms

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to outline potential adjustments to France’s nuclear doctrine at the Ile Longue submarine base, signaling how the EU’s only nuclear arsenal could contribute...

February 27, 2026
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Army Picks Textron for Drone Prototype

Textron Systems has entered a prototype agreement with the US Army to deliver its Damocles loitering munition under the Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance program. The company will...

February 24, 2026
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Rheinmetall Launches Smart Anti-Drone Gun

Rheinmetall is showcasing its advanced counter-drone capabilities at Enforce Tac 2026 through the RCWS320C-UAS, a remotely operated weapon station designed to protect military vehicles, forward bases, and fixed installations...

February 20, 2026
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Rheinmetall FV-014 Hits Armored Target

Rheinmetall demonstrated its new FV-014 loitering munition in a live test at Germany’s National Test Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems. The drone launched from a ground platform and successfully...

February 20, 2026
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BAE Adds IR Seeker to APKWS

The US Air Force has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth up to $145 million to develop and deliver an infrared-guided air-to-air counter-drone weapon based on the APKWS rocket...

February 18, 2026
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Over 3 Million Mortar Fuzes Supplied to US Army by L3Harris

With the shipment of its three-millionth M734A1 mortar fuze, L3Harris Technologies continues to reinforce supply support for the US Army and allied militaries. The fuze, compatible with 60mm, 81mm,...

February 17, 2026
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Kuwait Opens First Ammo Factory

Kuwait has inaugurated the Nayef Light Ammunition Factory, marking the country’s first domestic ammunition production facility. The launch ceremony was led by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah,...

February 17, 2026
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Germany Shows Interest in Piorun MANPADS

Germany is planning to procure Poland’s Piorun man-portable air defense system, according to Polish officials. Developed by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, the system is capable of engaging low-flying aircraft and...

February 16, 2026
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Estonia Orders 12 More Caesar Guns

Estonia has signed a contract with France and KNDS for 12 additional Caesar 155mm self-propelled howitzers. The new systems will equip the 3rd self-propelled artillery battalion under the Estonian...