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Apr- 2026 -

1 April

Arms

IDF Receives Thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR Rifles From IWI

SK Group segment Israel Weapon Industries has supplied thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR assault rifles to the Israel Defense Forces.

Mar- 2026 -

30 March

Asia Pacific

China conducts gunnery exercise at RIMPAC 2016

Rojoef Manuel

US Claims China Sent Chip Tech to Iran’s Military

The US has accused China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation of supplying chipmaking equipment to Iran’s military, drawing concerns about Beijing’s position in the ongoing US-Israel war with Tehran.

24 March

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Canada to Replace Aging C7, C8 Rifles With 65,000+ New Firearms

Ottawa has contracted Colt Canada to supply 65,402 assault rifles under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program, replacing the Canadian Armed Forces’ C7 and C8 systems after more than 35 years in service.

Feb- 2026 -

18 February

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Rheinmetall to Supply Seasnake Guns for Swedish Combat Boat 90 Fleet

German arms developer Rheinmetall has received a contract to provide Seasnake 30 light naval guns for the Swedish Navy’s Combat Boat 90 fast assault craft.

18 February

Asia Pacific

Bee observation and surveillance systems being showcased at an expo

Rojoef Manuel

Autonomous Guard Signs $1.9M Surveillance Deal to Enter Indian Defense Market

Israeli defense contractor Autonomous Guard has signed a memorandum of understanding with an Indian security client, marking its first deal in the South Asian country.

17 February

Air

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

Arms

A Polish Army Soldier gives insights into MANPADS Piorun to U.S. Army Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade during Exercise Shield 24 in Pula, Croatia, on April 9, 2024. This annual Croatian air defense drill enhances proficiency in countering low and medium-altitude threats. The exercise focuses on honing air defense tactics and live-fire engagements when collaborating with allies like the Slovenian and French Armed Forces. The 173rd Airborne Brigade remains poised as the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, ready to mobilize across various commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Signals ‘Preliminary Interest’ in Poland’s Piorun MANPADS

Germany is planning to acquire Poland’s homegrown Piorun man-portable air defense system.

13 February

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Slovakia to Supply Azerbaijan With SAM-120 Mortars

Slovakia has signed a framework agreement to supply its locally-developed SAM-120 self-propelled mortars to Azerbaijan, according to local media.

13 February

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Malaysia to Receive Naval Strike Missiles in March as Navy Replaces Exocets

Malaysia will receive Norway’s Naval Strike Missile in March as part of a phased acquisition to replace the Royal Malaysian Navy’s 29-year-old Exocet MM40 Block 2 stock.

12 February

Americas