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Jun- 2026 -

2 June

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper fires an Aim-9 Sidewinder

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.

2 June

L3Harris plans to open a new large solid rocket motor production campus.

Rojoef Manuel

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.

2 June

The “Juniper” series of events are designed to test collective U.S.-Israeli readiness and improve the interoperability of defense systems. These exercises offer prime opportunities for USCENTCOM and the IDF to partner and innovate together, solidifying the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Israel while contributing to regional stability. The U.S. remains committed to the security of Israel and supports Israel’s qualitative military edge. (Photo courtesy of the IDF Spokesperson's Office)

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

1 June

Joe Saballa

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.

May- 2026 -

30 May

Bea Castañeda

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.

29 May

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ – The U.S. Army has cleared the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade (OHG) for Full Material Release (FMR). Developed by the Capabilities Program Executive Ammunition and Energetics (CPE A&E), in conjunction with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center at Picatinny Arsenal, the M111 OHG will replace the obsolete body and fuze of the Mk3A2 hand grenade series, marking the first new lethal hand grenade to achieve FMR since 1968 when the Mk3A2 entered service. The Mk3A2 is restricted for use due to its asbestos body unlike the M111 which utilizes a plastic body that is fully consumed during detonation. U.S. Army photo by Christopher Arthur

Rojoef Manuel

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.

28 May

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

27 May

Bea Castañeda

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.

27 May

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

27 May

Rojoef Manuel

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.

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