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21 July

Arms

A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier fires an M72 light anti-tank weapon during a training event at an undisclosed location in Afghanistan in support of Resolute Support, March 6, 2020. ORS is a NATO-led train, advise, and assist mission seeking reconciliation and peace for Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Pfiester)(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Pfiester)

Canada Taps Magellan to Produce M72 Anti-Tank Weapons Locally

Canada has contracted Magellan Aerospace to manufacture the M72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon, expanding domestic production of a key infantry weapon for the Canadian Armed Forces.

15 July

Nuclear

Northrop Grumman and government officials break ground on a new Sentinel missile facility in Utah

Rojoef Manuel

Northrop Grumman Expands Utah Campus to Support US Sentinel Missile Program

Northrop Grumman has broken ground on a new facility in Roy, Utah, to expand work on the US Air Force's Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile that will replace Washington’s aging Minuteman III nuclear weapons.

3 July

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Kratos Wins $36M Production Deal for Classified Air Defense Missile

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has signed a $36-million contract to produce a new secretive air defense missile system.

2 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Opens First Competitive Tender for Middle-Strike Drones

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has launched its first large-scale competitive tender for middle-strike unmanned aerial systems, marking a major shift in how the military procures autonomous systems.

Jun- 2026 -

30 June

Arms

Machine gun ammunition is seen stacked at a supply point as Soldiers assigned to the 95th Chemical Company, “Arctic Dragons”, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, U.S. Army Alaska, prepare to execute a gunnery live-fire exercise with M1135 Stryker Nuclear Biological Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 5, 2017. The gunnery tested Soldier’s proficiency with identifying, engaging, and eliminating hostile targets while increasing combat effectiveness. The Styker NBCRV provides Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical detection and surveillance for battlefield visualization, and situational awareness to increase unit combat power. The core of the NBCRV is its on-board integrated NBC sensor suite, and integrated meteorological system. An NBC positive overpressure system minimizes cross-contamination of samples and detection instruments, provides crew protection, and allows extended operation at Mission Oriented Protective Posture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Bases to House Critical Mineral Refineries

The US Army has awarded contracts to build and operate critical mineral processing facilities on military installations, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign supplies for materials used in defense systems.

25 June

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Poland Orders 46,000 Grot A3 Assault Rifles

Poland has signed a contract with Fabryka Broni Radom for almost 46,000 MSBS Grot A3 5.56mm assault rifles, strengthening efforts to modernize the country’s armed forces.

25 June

Arms

THAAD is a highly effective, combat-proven defense against short, medium and intermediate-range ballistic missile threats.

Rojoef Manuel

US Boosts THAAD Production in $35B Lockheed Martin Award

Lockheed Martin has secured a seven-year contract worth up to $35 billion to expand production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptors, a move aimed at reinforcing missile defense capability for the US and its allies.

23 June

Arms

Ruta cruise missile displayed in flight configuration, showing a sleek airframe with fixed wings and rear-mounted propulsion, designed for long-range precision strike missions.

Rojoef Manuel

Destinus Produces 1,000th Engine for Cruise Missiles

Dutch defense firm Destinus has completed its 1,000th T150 turbojet engine, marking a key breakthrough in scaling cruise missile propulsion assembly in Europe.

22 June

Business

Rojoef Manuel

AM General, Kalyani Target Global Market for Mobile Artillery Systems

AM General has collaborated with India’s Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited to offer next-generation artillery systems for international military customers.

15 June

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Sets 2,000-Km Strike Goal in New Military Roadmap

Ukraine has approved a new military development plan that aims to field homegrown warheads capable of striking targets up to 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) away.

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