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New uses for proven weapons: adapting the Chain Gun for CUAS

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New uses for proven weapons: adapting the Chain Gun for CUAS

5th October 2026

Northrop Grumman’s M230LF Chain Gun is finding a growing role in countering uncrewed aerial systems, with the 30mm weapon already deployed to Ukraine and adopted by US forces.

KNDS points RCH 155 towards longer-range artillery future

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KNDS points RCH 155 towards longer-range artillery future

5th October 2026

KNDS Deutschland has fitted a tracked RCH 155 with a new KNDS France 155mm/58cal ordnance, opening a potential path towards significantly longer-range artillery and a future beyond the current NATO standard.

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At DSEI 2025, Avon Protection outlines its latest developments in integrated headgear and respiratory protection systems designed for military and specialist users.

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Indian close-in weapon system contenders gather momentum

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Indian close-in weapon system contenders gather momentum

16th March 2022

For a number of years, India has been seeking close-in air defence systems to protect its airbases.

Swiss to field retractable Cobra mortars in 2024

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Swiss to field retractable Cobra mortars in 2024

15th March 2022

Swiss Army artillery units will be equipped from 2024 with the latest RUAG Defence 120mm Cobra smoothbore recoiling mortar system on a modified GDELS-Mowag Piranha IV 8x8 APC.

Ultra-small mission computer addresses SWaP constraints

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Ultra-small mission computer addresses SWaP constraints

15th March 2022

A new ultra-small form factor rugged mission computer can be used in diverse defence and aerospace applications, says developer Curtiss-Wright.

Project Convergence branches out to include US allies

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Project Convergence branches out to include US allies

15th March 2022

Network experts from US Army Futures Command created an environment allowing multinational partners onto a common network for experiments in Project Convergence.

Indian 155mm towed howitzers edge forward

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Indian 155mm towed howitzers edge forward

15th March 2022

India's home-grown delivery of towed howitzers has been stuttering, but progress is now being made.

Pakistan indicates Turkish UAV procurements

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Pakistan indicates Turkish UAV procurements

15th March 2022

Pakistan is improving the air force's capability with new platforms such as UCAVs from Turkey.

Nioa trials gun rail for Australian Defence modernisation

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Nioa trials gun rail for Australian Defence modernisation

14th March 2022

Nioa is trialling T-Worx’s smart gun rail system, which could be brought into use with the Australian Defence Force.

Safran to provide full suite of portable optronics for Land 17 Phase 2

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Safran to provide full suite of portable optronics for Land 17 Phase 2

14th March 2022

Safran will provide JIM Compact, Moskito TI and Sterna portable optronics to the Australian Defence Force under Project Land 17 Phase 2.

DARPA eyes critical design maturity for OpFires

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DARPA eyes critical design maturity for OpFires

14th March 2022

Lockheed Martin receives new OpFires contract modification to achieve system-level critical design security by September 2022.

General Atomics completes railgun and powder gun testing contract

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General Atomics completes railgun and powder gun testing contract

11th March 2022

General Atomics has announced further success with the development of gun-launched projectile designs.

Javelin JV to provide extra support for Ukraine and other FMS customers

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Javelin JV to provide extra support for Ukraine and other FMS customers

11th March 2022

Contract modification from US Army will see Raytheon and Lockheed Martin provide additional support to US users and 14 FMS customers.

Marker UGV receives digital twin

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Marker UGV receives digital twin

11th March 2022

Russia may be seeking ways to accelerate its UGV programmes but the Ukraine conflict could slow them down.

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