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August 14, 2026
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Ukraine unveils UGV capable of carrying 210 kg

Ukrainian unmanned-systems company Temerland has unveiled the Gnom L2, an upgraded unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) developed to move heavy military equipment and supplies across difficult terrain.The new vehicle is...

August 14, 2026
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Lockheed develops shared airframe for hypersonic weapons

Lockheed Martin has committed a multimillion-dollar investment toward the development of a Modular Payload Delivery System (MPDS) intended to accommodate multiple offensive and defensive hypersonic payloads using a shared...

August 13, 2026
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Northrop unveils 50mm weapon for future air defense

Northrop Grumman Unveils New 50mm Gun System for Layered Air DefenseNorthrop Grumman has introduced a new gun-based air-defense concept designed to provide additional protection against evolving airborne threats.The system,...

August 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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UK develops clearer thermal battlefield imaging

UK Research Team Develops Advanced Detector for Operations in Poor VisibilityThe UK is developing a new sensing capability intended to help soldiers operate more effectively when smoke, dust, and...

Agile Defense expands Marine Corps cyber support

Agile Defense Receives $93.3 Million to Strengthen Marine Corps Digital InfrastructureAgile Defense has secured a series of contracts worth a combined $93.3 million to provide information technology and cyberspace...

August 13, 2026
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Six firms selected for Army frontline UGV program

US Army Moves Toward Robotic Support for Frontline Infantry UnitsThe US Army is expanding its use of autonomous technology by selecting six companies to develop unmanned ground vehicle prototypes...

August 13, 2026
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Kodiak launcher undergoes successful GMLRS firing test

Lockheed Martin Tests New Container-Based Precision Strike SystemLockheed Martin has reached a new milestone in its development of the Kodiak containerized launcher, conducting its first live-fire demonstration with a...

August 12, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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New Handheld Device Maps EM Battlespace

DroneShield is developing RfRecon as a compact battlefield RF intelligence solution capable of detecting, identifying, locating, and assessing signals through a single handheld platform. The system incorporates Bluetooth and...

August 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Germany to Assemble Patria 6×6 Vehicles

Germany is expanding its role in the production of Patria 6×6 armored vehicles through a new cooperation agreement between Patria and KNDS Deutschland Maintenance. The partnership will see KNDS...

KBR Wins US Army Precision Strike Role

KBR has secured a potential $208 million task order from the US Army to support its Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions Project Office as the service seeks to accelerate...