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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 Polish Army has formally accepted the first batch of eight 120 mm self-propelled mortar Rak systems and four command post vehicles (AWD). Delivery of …

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The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Qinetiq have announced a joint invest of £16.8m for two new BAE Systems tracking radars at MoD Hebrides, Qinetiq announced …

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India has successfully test-fired the indigenously-developed Quick Reaction Surface-To-Air Missile (QRSAM) at the Chandipur integrated test range off the Odisha coast, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced …

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German sensor house Hensoldt is set to acquire UK radar company Kelvin Hughes from UK private equity firm ECI and management, Hensoldt announced on 30 June. …

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Engility to support US Army’s LMP

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Engility has been awarded a $119 million contract to support the US Army's Logistics Modernisation Programme (LMP), the company announced on 28 June. The contract …

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L3 awarded M783 mortar fuze contract

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L3 Technologies will supply the US Army with M783 Point Detonating/Delay mortar fuzes and M734A1 Multi-Option Fuze for Mortars under a $89.2 million contract announced …

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