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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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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

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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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

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
R&D

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
R&D

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...

August 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

K2 Tanks to Get Anti-Drone Enhancements

South Korea is strengthening its land and maritime strike capabilities through major investments in K2 tank modernization and the development of a longer-range anti-ship missile. The country plans to...

August 11, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Hanwha makes $1.2B bid for Austal US shipyards

Hanwha Defense USA has offered up to $1.2 billion to acquire Austal USA, a proposal that could significantly expand the South Korean company’s presence in American naval shipbuilding. Austal...

August 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Army opens test facilities to accelerate weapons trials

The US Army is creating a faster route for defence companies to access military test ranges as it seeks to reduce the time required to move new weapons from...

Marines acquire Epirus microwave anti-drone weapon

The US Marine Corps has awarded electronic warfare company Epirus an $11 million contract to provide a vehicle-mounted high-power microwave system designed to counter drone swarms. The system, known...