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First gun barrels for British Army howitzers due from Rheinmetall’s new UK factory in 2027

13th January 2026

The new Rheinmetall facility will supply barrels for UK RCH 155 howitzers and Challenger 3 tanks while also opening up potential export opportunities, providing a currently absent national capability.

Germany increases Arrow missile defence deal to $6.1 billion as American interest grows

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Germany increases Arrow missile defence deal to $6.1 billion as American interest grows

12th January 2026

Germany’s move to buy Israel Aerospace Industries’ Arrow missile defence system became public in mid-2023 with approval from the US government shortly after. The first operational system is expected to be in service before 2030.

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  • Bulgaria to receive first Strykers in February as part of force equipment refresh

    Bulgaria to receive first Strykers in February as part of force equipment refresh

  • Rheinmetall KF41 Lynx fighting vehicles set for first taste of combat in Ukraine

    Rheinmetall KF41 Lynx fighting vehicles set for first taste of combat in Ukraine

  • First gun barrels for British Army howitzers due from Rheinmetall’s new UK factory in 2027

    First gun barrels for British Army howitzers due from Rheinmetall’s new UK factory in 2027

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  • Bulgaria to receive first Strykers in February as part of force equipment refresh

    Bulgaria to receive first Strykers in February as part of force equipment refresh

  • Rheinmetall KF41 Lynx fighting vehicles set for first taste of combat in Ukraine

    Rheinmetall KF41 Lynx fighting vehicles set for first taste of combat in Ukraine

  • Germany increases Arrow missile defence deal to $6.1 billion as American interest grows

    Germany increases Arrow missile defence deal to $6.1 billion as American interest grows

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Sweden’s recent air defence spend tips to $6 billion with 2026 procurement planned

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Sweden’s recent air defence spend tips to $6 billion with 2026 procurement planned

12th January 2026

Procurement of various short-range systems will begin in the first quarter of 2026, with additional procurements to be made later in the year.

Lithuania increases ground capability and spending in a high-threat environment

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Lithuania increases ground capability and spending in a high-threat environment

9th January 2026

It has been more than two decades since Lithuania joined the EU and NATO, which followed the country’s independence from the USSR almost 15 years before that. The country is now in the shadow of the Russia-Ukraine war with air incursions fr...

Serbia looks to balance lighter platforms and heavier calibres

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Serbia looks to balance lighter platforms and heavier calibres

9th January 2026

Even small tactical vehicles can benefit from more powerful offensive and defensive armament, but as recent developments at Yugoimport demonstrate, there are still limitations to the sophistication of what can be fielded.

Next-generation gun set to boost US Army combat vehicle capabilities

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Next-generation gun set to boost US Army combat vehicle capabilities

8th January 2026

The 50mm main weapon on the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle currently being competed for by industry will offer a step-change in firepower and targeting over the in-service M2 Bradley.

The year ahead: Major trends and forecasts for the land domain in 2026

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The year ahead: Major trends and forecasts for the land domain in 2026

8th January 2026

2025 was a busy year for the land domain and 2026 looks set to be just as big. Shephard’s Dr Peter Magill analyses some of the major trends we are likely to see in the year ahead.

Can Iranian air defence systems compete for exports?

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Can Iranian air defence systems compete for exports?

7th January 2026

Iran’s defence industry is now producing a range of surface-to-air missile systems and has begun to market them internationally. Using what appears to be a mixture of original and reverse-engineered elements, how do they stack up compared t...

Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

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Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

6th January 2026

Defence Minister Gen Vladimir Padrino López has declared that the Venezuelan armed forces “will continue to employ all its available capabilities for military defence”.

Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

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Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

5th January 2026

December saw several milestones on the howitzer front with billions of dollars worth of orders placed and Germany committing to more 6×6 and 4×4 vehicles. Taiwan was also approved for equipment orders worth $11 billion even as the year came...

Supply of new self-propelled guns is rising to meet looming demand

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Supply of new self-propelled guns is rising to meet looming demand

5th January 2026

As the need for self-propelled artillery continues to climb across Europe and NATO-allied nations, orders for existing capabilities continue to roll in while new and improved weapons are on the way.

US Army seeks industry support to prepare acquisitions of Group 4+ UAVs

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US Army seeks industry support to prepare acquisitions of Group 4+ UAVs

2nd January 2026

The US Army is keen to hear about vendor designs, strategies and potential hardware and software solutions to inform requirements for procurement efforts.

Dedicated drone munitions could unlock modular mission potential

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Dedicated drone munitions could unlock modular mission potential

31st December 2025

Top attacks have proven effective against heavily armoured vehicles in Ukraine. A new family of uncrewed aerial system-delivered munitions is looking to press that advantage further.

Elbit bets on local content for US howitzer bid as it faces off against popular systems

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Elbit bets on local content for US howitzer bid as it faces off against popular systems

30th December 2025

The Israeli company hopes that producing its Sigma artillery system wholly in the US will help it win a key US Army contract, but it will be up against the popular CAESAR Mk II wheeled weapon and the K9 tracked.

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