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March 10, 2026
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Portable Laser Weapon Targets UAV Threats

Nuburu’s Lyocon unit has tested a new portable counter-drone laser system aimed at protecting troops from unmanned aerial threats. The compact directed-energy weapon is designed for rapid field deployment...

March 9, 2026
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Ukraine Scales Artillery Manufacturing

Poland and Ukraine have partnered to produce the Bohdana 155mm artillery system through a joint manufacturing program in Poland. The wheeled self-propelled howitzer uses NATO-standard ammunition and has been...

March 9, 2026
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US Awards FN Contract for Weapon Supply

The US military has awarded FN America a $9.9-million contract to produce more M240B medium machine guns for both the Army and Navy. Built at the company’s South Carolina...

March 6, 2026
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Berlin Plans Major MARS 3 Artillery Buy

Berlin is considering a large acquisition of approximately 500 MARS 3 multi-mission rocket artillery systems to strengthen its long-range firepower. The program would include a framework arrangement allowing both...

March 5, 2026
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French F21 Torpedo Chosen Over Mk48

The Royal Netherlands Navy has selected the French F21 Mk2 heavyweight torpedo to equip its future Orka-class submarines, replacing plans to reuse the older Mk48 system. Developed by Naval...

March 5, 2026
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Indian Army Plans Large Dhanush Gun Buy

The Indian Army is preparing a plan to procure 300 additional Dhanush 155 mm towed howitzers to expand its long-range artillery capabilities. If approved, the purchase would follow an...

March 2, 2026
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Royal Navy Repels UAV Swarm in Exercise

HMS Duncan’s recent exercise underscored the growing emphasis on countering swarming and high-speed drone threats within the UK’s naval strategy. By combining physical drone targets with digitally injected synthetic...

March 2, 2026
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Marines Add Rapid ‘Shoot-and-Scoot’ System

Designed for expeditionary and littoral operations, the Scorpion Light combines mobility, automation, and precision engagement. The platform’s airlift compatibility with V-22 Osprey and CH-47 Chinook aircraft allows rapid deployment...

March 1, 2026
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France Signals Nuclear Deterrence Role

The forthcoming policy shift underscores Europe’s reassessment of nuclear deterrence in an increasingly unstable global environment. France’s willingness to integrate its strategic forces into broader European defense planning reflects...

February 27, 2026
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Army Awards Textron LM Prototype Contract

The Damocles loitering munition reflects Textron’s push toward highly adaptable autonomous weapons systems. Featuring vertical launch, modular payload integration, and precision-guided autonomy, the platform enables flexible mission execution across...