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April 27, 2026
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New Product Launches

Super Kaatil UAV Planned With 350 km Range and Supersonic Speed

Dynamatic Technologies has unveiled plans for a next-generation loitering munition called “Super Kaatil,” marking a significant advancement in India’s unmanned strike capabilities. Designed as a supersonic unmanned aerial vehicle...

April 24, 2026
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R&D

Taiwan Announces $6.6B US Arms Deal Including Joint Ammo Production

Taipei has confirmed six weapons procurement agreements with the United States valued at 208.77 billion New Taiwan dollars ($6.6 billion), including a joint production initiative for large-caliber ammunition. The...

April 23, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall Secures Major German Contract for Loitering Munition Systems

The German Armed Forces has awarded Rheinmetall a multi-billion-euro framework contract to deliver FV-014 autonomous reconnaissance and strike drones. The initial contract is valued at around €300 million ($351...

April 21, 2026
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R&D

Leonardo Integrates End-to-End Anti-Drone Capability into Maritime Systems

Leonardo DRS has introduced an integrated solution that could equip naval platforms with comprehensive counter-drone capabilities, with its Maritime Mission Equipment Package (M-MEP) now being incorporated into maritime vessels....

April 19, 2026
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MKU Introduces NMK-3000 for Modernizing AK-47 Rifles

MKU has launched the NMK-3000 series, an advanced upgrade package designed to modernize legacy AK-47 rifles into more capable and adaptable combat platforms. The initiative supports India’s push for...

April 18, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Brahmastra Explosives Supplies 122mm Rockets with Extended 40 km Range

Brahmastra Explosives & Ammunition has announced the immediate availability of 122mm GRAD rockets with an extended range of up to 40 kilometers, strengthening its position in the global artillery...

April 17, 2026
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Mergers & JV

EDGE Group and Brazilian Army Collaborate on Small Arms Testing

EDGE Group has partnered with the Brazilian Army to establish a teaming framework for evaluating next-generation small arms intended for special forces. The trials will be conducted in demanding...

April 9, 2026
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R&D

Exploring the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW)

For decades, infantry weapons have remained largely consistent, with rifles and machine guns firing traditional cartridges across conflicts from Vietnam to Afghanistan. However, evolving threats are now pushing these...

April 7, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

$48M Elbit Agreement Enhances Israel’s Domestic Ammunition Output

The Israeli Ministry of Defence has awarded Elbit Systems a contract worth approximately $48 million for the production of tens of thousands of domestically manufactured 155mm artillery shells. Manufacturing...

April 7, 2026
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R&D

CAESAR SPH Enhances Mobility in Modern Artillery Operations

Heavy artillery once depended on sheer firepower, often limited by slow logistics and vulnerable firing positions. The evolution of modern warfare shifted the focus toward speed, automation, and operational...