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20 February

US Navy Seeks New Anti-Radar Missile for Air, Ground Targets

The US Navy has launched market research for a new long-range anti-radiation missile that can strike airborne and ground threats.

19 February

Australian and New Zealand soldiers with Task Group Taji, with the assistance of Iraqi instructors from the School of Infantry NCO II, install a new modular Urban Training Facility on Camp Taji, Iraq, June 2, 2019. The new training facility made of hardened plastic bricks will last much longer and allow for greater variety of training options than the wooden facades they are replacing. The Coalition focuses on providing training support, and equipment to enhance the professionalism, technical expertise and equipment capabilities of Iraqi Security Forces. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Cpl. Tamara Cummings)

Rojoef Manuel

CenCore to Supply Modular Buildings for US Navy

Infrastructure company CenCore has signed a $44-million contract to provide modular buildings for “vital mission requirements” to the US Navy.

18 February

The Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS) live-fired for the first time at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico

Bea Castañeda

GMARS: The Heavyweight Rocket Artillery Explained

This guide breaks down the GMARS, a next-generation rocket artillery system built for long-range precision strike and seamless integration with NATO fires networks.

18 February

Inder Singh Bisht

Elbit Lands $277 Million Deal for Unmanned Turrets, Munitions

Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract by an undisclosed international customer for the supply of UT30 MK2 remotely operated turrets.

18 February

Inder Singh Bisht

France Buys Next-Gen Armor-Piercing Rounds to Keep Leclercs Lethal Into 2030s

France has awarded KNDS a contract to supply several thousand Shard kinetic-energy rounds for the modernized Leclerc main battle tank fleet.

18 February

ATLAS UGV autonomous armored vehicle with an elevated cannon system, parked in an open field during testing.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

BAE’s ATLAS UGV Comes Out With Auto Turret System in Latest Trials

BAE Systems’ next-gen unmanned combat vehicle stormed the training grounds with a new weapon for land warfare: a medium-caliber automated turret system named “VANTAGE.”

17 February

A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit approaches a 351st Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during the Bomber Task Force training exercise over England, Aug. 29, 2019. The BTF consists of Airmen and support equipment from the 509th BW, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, deployed to The United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa to conduct theater integration and flying training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing to Replenish US Bunker Buster Bombs Used in Iran Strikes

Boeing has secured a contract worth over $100 million to supply Guided Bomb Unit and Massive Ordnance Penetrators for the US Air Force.

17 February

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Altman, 15th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron flying crew chief, secures a U.S. Army Bradley Fighting Vehicle onto a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, June 29, 2023. U.S. Air Forces Central uses the Globemaster III to support partners with a rapidly deployable airlift asset for combat operations across austere airfields to deter regional aggressors and to assure regional regional partners in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth)

Rojoef Manuel

Maris-Tech to Bolt AI Eyes Onto US Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Maris-Tech Ltd. just scored a US pilot deal to plug AI-powered situational awareness into an Infantry Fighting Vehicle, part of a broader push to modernize America’s armored fleet.

16 February

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 3-278 Armored Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Reaper, fire the 120mm cannon on an M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tank during live fire training for exercise BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sep. 2, 2025. BRIGHT STAR 25 showcases our unified resolve and ability to respond to evolving challenges together. Strong defense partnerships like BRIGHT STAR build lasting capacity, improve interoperability, and send a clear message of deterrence to those who threaten (our partners) and regional peace and stability. (U.S. Army Photo by Joseph Kumzak)

Inder Singh Bisht

NATO Moves to Replenish Armored Forces With $237M Rheinmetall Ammo Deal

NATO has issued an initial procurement call for 120mm tank ammunition from Rheinmetall on behalf of multiple NATO member states.

16 February

MBDA carrying out the first firing of an MMP missile from an ARQUUS Sabre special forces vehicle

Bea Castañeda

Akeron Missile: Guide to Europe’s Next-Gen Tactical Strike Backbone

This guide reveals how the Akeron missile family represents Europe’s next generation of precision-guided, anti-armor weapons, designed for multi-domain operations.

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