Arms • The Defense Post

Aug- 2026 -

4 August

Thailand Eyes Ship-Sinking BrahMos Supersonic Missiles From India

Bangkok is exploring procurement of the anti-ship variant of India's homegrown BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to modernize the Royal Thai Navy’s maritime deterrence.

3 August

A KNDS Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 mm is seen on a grassy and sandy area. The eight-wheeled vehicle is painted with textured green and brown camouflage. Its turret is jutting forwards from the back. In the ground, trees and bushes grow scattered.

Inder Singh Bisht

Rheinmetall to Supply Weapon Systems for UK’s 72 RCH 155 Howitzers

Rheinmetall has secured a contract to supply the weapon systems for the 72 Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 vehicles ordered by the UK in May.

3 August

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Orders 188 More Hammerhead Anti-Submarine Mines

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a $229.65-million contract to procure 188 additional Hammerhead anti-submarine mines.

3 August

Christine Casimiro

US Air Force Deploys Counter-Drone Laser Weapon to Europe

The US Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa has deployed the Compact Laser Weapon System to undisclosed locations across Europe.

3 August

Jodesz Gavilan

Mobilicom Wins Design Deal for Israeli Autonomous Weapon Systems

Mobilicom has secured a design contract to supply communications and cybersecurity technology for Israeli-developed autonomous weapon systems.

Jul- 2026 -

30 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Lithuania to Assemble Leopard 2A8 Tanks at Kaunas Plant

YIT Lietuva has secured a contract to build a Leopard 2A8 tank production and maintenance plant in Lithuania's Kaunas Free Economic Zone.

30 July

Bea Castañeda

Aster Missile: Europe’s Shield Against Modern Air Threats

From air-breathing threats to ballistic missiles, the Aster family was built to do it all. This guide breaks down the origins, variants, and technology behind that range.

29 July