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Lasers heat up for counter-drone option as DroneLight tackles the big question

16th July 2026

Using lasers to defeat drones promises to solve the dilemma of using expensive kinetic effects to kill platforms worth a few hundred dollars. While maintaining thermal output to provide the effects can be a technical hurdle, Israel’s Esh-Tech is one company working on a solution.

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Canada seeks to strengthen industrial ties with the US on classified programmes

15th July 2026

Ottawa explores expanding defence-industrial cooperation with Washington into sensitive programmes, an approach that could reshape NORAD modernisation, strengthen North American supply chains and create new opportunities for defence contractors.

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Finland to buy new sniper rifles

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Finland to buy new sniper rifles

4th January 2022

New rifles for Finland will replace 7.62mm Tkiv and Dragunov weapons.

Estonia renews Pasi support deal with Patria

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Estonia renews Pasi support deal with Patria

4th January 2022

Patria continues lifecycle support for XA-180EST and XA-188 wheeled APCs used by Estonia.

Poland acquires 25 Wizjer mini-UAVs

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Poland acquires 25 Wizjer mini-UAVs

30th December 2021

Under a PLN 174 million ($42 .9million) contract, a national consortium will manufacture the new systems. The deliveries are scheduled from 2024 to 2027.

Rostec prepares mass production of Sprut-SDM1 tank

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Rostec prepares mass production of Sprut-SDM1 tank

30th December 2021

Russian state-owned defence group Rostec announced on 29 December that the governmental trials of the Sprut-SDM1 tank are to be completed at the beginning of 2022.

India inducts new engineer reconnaissance vehicle

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India inducts new engineer reconnaissance vehicle

30th December 2021

Indian Army engineers have received an upgraded reconnaissance vehicle.

Polish MND delivers eight 155 mm Krabs to 21st Podhale Rifle Brigade

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Polish MND delivers eight 155 mm Krabs to 21st Podhale Rifle Brigade

29th December 2021

Apart from the Krabs, the Brigade also received one battery command vehicle, two command post vehicles, two ammunition supply vehicles, one armament and electronics repair vehicle and one squadron command staff vehicle.

Poland receives the last batch of RPP EOD/IED tracked UGV

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Poland receives the last batch of RPP EOD/IED tracked UGV

28th December 2021

The 17 UGVs will equip engineering units of the Polish Armed Forces and will support EOD/IED missions of removing dangerous materials.

Lithuania receives 830 new riflescopes

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Lithuania receives 830 new riflescopes

28th December 2021

The devices were acquired in March under a €4 million ($4.5 million) contract with the Czech company Meopta Systems s.r.o.

Czech Republic acquires 949 Minimi machine guns

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Czech Republic acquires 949 Minimi machine guns

28th December 2021

The CZK 1.12 billion ($ 50.73 million) contract with the Czech company CB Servis Centrum sro comprises 7.62 x 51 mm and 5.56 x 45 mm weapons. The deliveries are scheduled to take place from 2022 to 2025.

US Marine Corps order 33 ACVs

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US Marine Corps order 33 ACVs

27th December 2021

BAE Systems Land & Armaments has received an around $170 million contract modification on 23 December for the procurement of 33 full rate production ACVs.

Latvia invests in electromagnetic protection and cybersecurity

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Latvia invests in electromagnetic protection and cybersecurity

24th December 2021

Latvia has allocated $1.4 million to improve electromagnetic protection and cybersecurity and to develop a ballistic protective vest to protect UAVs.

Dutch Army plans Bushmaster fleet upgrade

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Dutch Army plans Bushmaster fleet upgrade

23rd December 2021

The Dutch Army plans on a MLU to upgrade 102 Bushmasters. The platforms will feature reversing cameras, increased payload capacity, an upgraded onboard weapon station and an extra layer of armour.

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