Arms

ArmorSource Wins $17.6M Contract for US Army Next-Gen Ballistic Helmets 

Ohio-based ArmorSource has received a $17.6-million contract to deliver 25,000 next-gen ballistic helmets for the US Army. 

Canada Strikes $1.88B HIMARS Procurement Deal With US 

Canada has struck a 2.6-billion Canadian dollar ($1.88-billion) deal with the US to procure 26 M142 HIMARS launchers for the Canadian Army.

Beretta Packs Eight Shotguns Into One Drone-Killing Turret

Eight shotguns mounted on a single turret are at the center of Beretta's latest counter-drone solution, designed to automatically neutralize small unmanned aerial vehicle threats.

German Arms Maker Rheinmetall Signs $6.6B Deal With Romania

German defense giant Rheinmetall said Tuesday it has signed a $6.6-billion deal to supply the Romanian armed forces, in the company's biggest international contract in recent times.

AIM-9 Sidewinder: Inside the Missile That Changed Dogfighting

Few missiles have shaped aerial combat quite like the AIM-9 Sidewinder. This guide traces its evolution, from early heat-seeking origins to decades of upgrades and combat use across the globe.

L3Harris to Boost Rocket Motor Production With $25M Alabama Expansion 

L3Harris Technologies is investing $25 million to grow its manufacturing footprint in Alabama to support solid rocket motor production for defense applications.

France Bans Israeli Offensive Weapons at Trade Show

France has banned the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the 2026 edition of the Eurosatory international defense and security exhibition, the organizers told AFP.

FN Herstal Evolves Legendary MAG Machine Gun With New Tactical Features

FN Herstal has unveiled the FN MAG TACTICAL with Long Rail, a new variant of its combat-proven general purpose machine gun.

MGCS: Inside Europe’s Next-Generation Main Ground Combat System

Europe's next main battle tank is being built from the ground up for a digital battlefield: crewed-uncrewed teaming, networked fires, and a rethink of what armor is even for. This guide covers it all.

Battelle Supports Production Launch of First US Army Hand Grenade Since 1960s

The US Army has partnered with Ohio defense company Battelle to implement the full material release of the new M111 Offensive Hand Grenade.

US Army Evaluates New Command-Networked Drone Interceptor for Europe Defense 

The US Army is testing a low-cost, radar-agnostic drone interceptor that integrates with existing command-and-control networks.

CAMM Explained: The Missile Redefining Modern Air Defense

This CAMM missile guide explains its soft-launch design, radar guidance system, and flexible deployment across land and naval air defense platforms.

Germany Buys More Rheinmetall Laser Modules for New Assault Rifle

The German Armed Forces has placed an additional order with Rheinmetall for laser-light modules for its new standard assault rifle.

Pentagon Taps Raytheon for $1B NASAMS Sale to Kuwait

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $1-billion contract for the supply of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System fire units for Kuwait.

US Invests $20M to Scale AV’s Freedom Eagle-1 Missile Production in Alabama

The US government has invested an additional $20.2 million in AV to scale production of its Freedom Eagle-1 kinetic counter-drone missile.

US Army Receives First Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units

The US Army has taken delivery of its first Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units from the Javelin Joint Venture formed by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.

What Is the US Nuclear Triad? A Guide to America’s Ultimate Deterrent

Three legs, one mission: ensure that any nuclear attack on the United States guarantees a devastating response. Here's how the triad works and why it still matters.

US Army Selects SRC’s Artillery-Delivered Cyber-EW Payload for xTech Program 

The US Army has selected SRC’s artillery-shell-delivered modular electronic and cyber warfare payload for its xTech competition.

US Army to Create Online Shop for Foreign Military Sales

The US Army plans to launch an online foreign military sales marketplace, allowing allied nations to rapidly purchase American-made defense equipment through a simplified digital platform.

US Air Force MQ-9 Reapers Gain Long-Range Precision Strike Capability

The US Air Force Special Operations Command has integrated the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb into MQ-9 Reaper drones, adding a long-range precision strike capability designed for contested environments.

US Coast Guard Plans Craft-Mounted Microwave Weapon to Counter Smuggling Boats 

The US Coast Guard plans to work with Lockheed Martin to develop a craft-mounted high-power microwave effector to counter smuggling vessels. 

Ukraine Develops Its First Indigenous Precision Guided Aerial Bomb

For the first time, Ukraine will be fielding a guided aerial bomb built entirely on home soil.

MK 48 Torpedo: A Heavyweight Undersea Strike Weapon

This guide on the Mk 48 torpedo explains its development, guidance systems, and role in modern submarine-launched naval warfare.