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January 23, 2026
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R&D

Romania Set to Field Affordable Counter-Drone System Tested in Ukraine

The Romanian Armed Forces are preparing to bring the Merops counter-drone system into operational service following its reported success against Russian Shahed unmanned aerial vehicles. According to Romania’s Chief...

January 21, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Taipei Details Arms Wishlist for Proposed $40B Defense Spending Bill

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has released details of the weapons systems proposed for acquisition under its planned special defense budget totaling 1.25 trillion New Taiwan dollars ($40 billion)....

January 20, 2026
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R&D

India Studies New 7.62mm Anti-Drone Bullet

India’s move to develop a 7.62mm anti-drone round reflects the military’s search for simple, adaptable solutions to proliferating unmanned threats. Rather than relying solely on electronic warfare or dedicated...

January 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

STM Secures NATO-Linked Autonomous Systems Order

STM’s entry into the European market with its KARGU and ALPAGU loitering munitions represents a significant milestone for Turkish autonomous weapons exports. The contract emphasizes integration and software as...

January 18, 2026
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HERO-90 Loitering Munition Approved for US Army Infantry Testing

The U.S. Army has chosen the HERO‑90 loitering munition for accelerated evaluation under its Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program, signaling a push to rapidly field dismounted...

January 17, 2026
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XM204 Ammunition Cleared for US Army Deployment Against Russian Armor

The U.S. Army has granted an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top‑attack terrain‑shaping munition, clearing the system for accelerated deployment to Europe as concerns grow over near‑peer armored...

January 15, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Defense Manufacturing Center in Spain Planned by EDGE and Indra

UAE-based EDGE Group and Spain’s Indra Group have announced plans to establish a joint defense manufacturing company in Spain, focused on loitering munitions and smart weapons. The initiative aims...

January 15, 2026
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Mergers & JV

US-Taiwan 155mm Ammunition Production Partnership Announced

Taiwan has initiated preliminary preparations for the joint production of 155mm artillery shells with the United States, according to Lt. Gen. Lin Wen-hsiang, head of the island’s Armaments Bureau....

January 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Israel Issues Arad Assault Rifles to Local Defense Forces

Israel has завершed the nationwide distribution of thousands of Arad assault rifles to rapid response teams, marking a major step toward standardizing and strengthening local defense capabilities. These rapid...

January 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Northrop Grumman Wins $233M Contract for US Navy ASW Torpedo Upgrade

Northrop Grumman will produce and deliver an upgraded version of the US Navy’s lightweight anti-submarine warfare torpedo, designated the MK54 MOD 2. The $233 million contract covers the development...