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February 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

3M Mortar Fuzes Delivered as L3Harris Expands Army Support

Marking a significant production milestone, L3Harris Technologies has supplied the US Army with its three-millionth M734A1 mortar fuze. Designed to NATO standards, the fuze serves as a collision detector...

February 17, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Kuwait Launches Its First Local Facility for Light Ammunition Production

Kuwait has inaugurated a new light ammunition production facility, strengthening its domestic defense industry and enhancing national self-sufficiency. Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah officially opened the “Nayef...

February 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Expresses Initial Interest in Poland’s Piorun MANPADS

Germany is considering the procurement of Poland’s indigenously developed Piorun man-portable air defense system (MANPADS). Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk confirmed Berlin’s preliminary interest but did not disclose...

February 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

France to Deliver 12 Additional Caesar Howitzers to Estonia

Estonia’s defence procurement authority has concluded an agreement with France and KNDS for the purchase of 12 additional CAESAR self-propelled howitzer systems. This follows an earlier contract signed in...

February 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Advances Long-Range Firepower Through Next-Generation Rocket-Boosted Shells

The United States Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is evaluating what could become the next evolution in US artillery capability, testing a rocket-boosted projectile designed to strike targets at...

February 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Slovakia Finalizes SAM-120 Mortar Export Deal With Azerbaijan

Bratislava has concluded a framework agreement to export its domestically developed SAM-120 self-propelled mortar system to Azerbaijan, Slovak news agency Pravda reported. The contract was signed on the sidelines...

February 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Defense Department Streamlines Arms Exports With Enhanced Oversight

The US Department of Defense has realigned two major agencies under its Office of Acquisition and Sustainment in an effort to simplify and accelerate foreign military sales processes. The...

February 12, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

‘Sunray’ Laser Weapon Strengthens Ukraine’s Anti-Drone Capabilities

Ukraine has introduced a new cost-effective counter-drone solution in its defense arsenal: a silent laser system dubbed “Sunray.” The system reportedly operates without emitting visible light and features a...

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Hanwha and Estonian Firm Collaborate on Anti-Drone Technologies

Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea has entered into a partnership with Estonia’s Frankenburg Technologies to co-develop counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) for future land combat platforms, according to Yonhap News...

February 9, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Ankara and Cairo seal $350M defence pact to deepen arms ties and co-production

Turkey and Egypt have concluded a $350 million defence cooperation agreement aimed at expanding bilateral military supply chains and establishing joint defence production infrastructure in North Africa. The deal...