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US Army plans Q2 prototype proposal request for its Mobile Tactical Cannon programme

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US Army plans Q2 prototype proposal request for its Mobile Tactical Cannon programme

19th February 2026

The US Army is seeking a mature 155mm, wheeled, self-propelled capability to replace the towed M777 howitzer in the Stryker, Mobile and Infantry Brigade Combat Teams as it targets a potential 498-unit acquisition goal.

British Army’s Project Stokes 120mm mortar bids due in March 2026

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British Army’s Project Stokes 120mm mortar bids due in March 2026

18th February 2026

Project Stokes could see a new 120mm mortar capability enter British service, with domestic production and international partnerships central to competing bids.

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  • The US military is expanding its efforts to modernise mortar technology

    The US military is expanding its efforts to modernise mortar technology

  • Ireland predicted to make French connection for vehicle buy

    Ireland predicted to make French connection for vehicle buy

  • Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

    Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

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    Unlocking the potential of Light Forces in modern warfare (Studio)

  • The US military is expanding its efforts to modernise mortar technology

    The US military is expanding its efforts to modernise mortar technology

  • Ireland predicted to make French connection for vehicle buy

    Ireland predicted to make French connection for vehicle buy

  • Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

    Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

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Lockheed Martin to look further afield for GMARS rocket system opportunities

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The HX truck is already in use in many NATO and allied countries around the world as a logistics vehicle and carrier for high-value systems, including missile firing weapons, so its use for the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System makes lo...

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Lithuanian 1st Division to achieve initial operating capability in 2026

9th December 2025

Lithuania is one of the countries stepping up its defences in the face of the war in Ukraine with a particular focus on its neighbour and Russian ally Belarus, which has been making incursions into Lithuania’s airspace with balloons and dro...

Medium knocked out of British Army LMP, with CAVS as heavyweight champion

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Medium knocked out of British Army LMP, with CAVS as heavyweight champion

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K9 rolls on as Egypt unveils systems, Australia fires and Vietnam and Norway place orders

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K9 rolls on as Egypt unveils systems, Australia fires and Vietnam and Norway place orders

4th December 2025

Hanwha Aerospace’s tracked K9 Thunder 155mm/52-calibre self-propelled howitzer has had notable success in the market over the past few years in Europe and Asia, with Poland alone ordering 316 systems.

Unlocking the potential of Light Forces in modern warfare (Studio)

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Unlocking the potential of Light Forces in modern warfare (Studio)

4th December 2025

The Ukraine conflict has highlighted the strategic importance of “Light Forces” – rapidly deployable dispersed units, able to conduct an expanding range of mission sets. What technologies and equipment are needed to ensure their success in ...

Western Europe is looking to refresh its APC/IFV fleets with potential $41 billion spend

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Western Europe is looking to refresh its APC/IFV fleets with potential $41 billion spend

4th December 2025

As militaries across Western Europe continue to modernise their capabilities, there are some major potential opportunities in the requirement for armoured personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles.

US Army orders more upgraded Bradleys as transformation threatens other programmes

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US Army orders more upgraded Bradleys as transformation threatens other programmes

3rd December 2025

Compared to previous versions of the vehicle, the Bradley M2A4 upgrade includes an uprated suspension, a more powerful engine, an independent commander’s sight, a more capable electronic architecture and improved networking capabilities.

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NATO experiments with solutions to integrate networks, AI and uncrewed systems

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2nd December 2025

During the latest edition of the NATO DiBaX, the alliance tested multiple capabilities to inform requirements for future efforts.

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First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

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First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

1st December 2025

Iron Beam is a family of high-energy laser weapon systems currently in development by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and is designed to provide a low-cost kinetic effect against aerial threats at short distances.

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