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September 18, 2026
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Lithuania to invest $13.7M in CAESAR maintenance center

Lithuania is establishing a local maintenance centre for its CAESAR artillery fleet through a 12-million-euro ($13.7 million) investment. The facility will specialise in the repair of critical electronic and...

September 15, 2026
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Poland may produce KNDS 105mm gun with TOPAZ integration

KNDS and Poland’s WB GROUP are exploring a partnership that could introduce the KNDS 105 LG lightweight artillery system into Poland’s defence industry and connect it with the country’s...

September 10, 2026
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Sweden clears $727M HIMARS procurement plan

Sweden is moving ahead with plans to introduce HIMARS into its armed forces after the government approved a procurement package worth approximately 7 billion kronor, equivalent to about $727...

September 7, 2026
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Croatia Clears $506M Deal for 18 Chunmoo Rocket Systems

Zagreb has authorized the procurement of 18 K239 Chunmoo MLRS platforms in a deal valued at roughly €435.2 million before VAT. The program will replace Croatia’s older Soviet-designed SVLR...

September 6, 2026
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Saab wins major India deal for 450 Carl-Gustaf M4s

Saab’s FFV Ordnance has reportedly secured the lowest-bidder position in the Indian Army’s tender for 450 Carl-Gustaf M4 launchers. The company has quoted around ₹71.87 crore for the requirement,...

September 5, 2026
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105mm field gun gets new anti-drone protection

The appearance of a 105mm Indian Army field gun fitted with an anti-drone cage demonstrates how rapidly evolving UAV threats are affecting even conventional artillery. Photographs from an Army...

September 5, 2026
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New Indrajaal shield protects key infrastructure

The increasing availability of low-cost drones has created new security challenges for India’s strategic and civilian infrastructure. To address this threat, Indian counter-UAS company Indrajaal has unveiled Indrajaal Infra,...

August 28, 2026
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US backs Firehawk to expand 155mm production

Firehawk Aerospace has secured a $24 million Pentagon contract to increase domestic manufacturing capacity for propellant used by the M1128 155mm base-bleed projectile.The 22-month project will expand annual production...

August 27, 2026
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Sweden Begins Introducing New Archer 8×8 Self-Propelled Howitzers

Defence News: Sweden has started introducing its new Archer 8×8 self-propelled howitzers after receiving the first four vehicles from BAE Systems. The new 155mm artillery system will give Swedish...

August 27, 2026
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US Army expands Switchblade 600 procurement

AeroVironment has received a $51 million US Army award for additional Switchblade 600 loitering munitions, with part of the procurement intended for an unidentified allied nation through the foreign...