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Kalavinka unveils AI-enabled Nyx MK-I loitering weapon

Indian defense startup Kalavinka Technologies has unveiled the Nyx MK-I, an indigenous autonomous loitering munition designed to operate in contested environments where GPS and other satellite-navigation services may be...

New VR simulator recreates complex urban combat

Advanced VR Urban Warfare Training SystemThe Simulator Development Division has developed a sophisticated multi-user virtual-reality training platform designed to provide security forces with immersive, repeatable, and measurable preparation for...

August 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Reliance, Rolls-Royce team up on AMCA engine

Reliance Industries Limited and Rolls-Royce have announced their strategic intention to collaborate on the development of an indigenous combat aircraft engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.The...

Astra expects QRSAM orders for three Army regiments

Astra Microwave – QRSAM Production OpportunityAstra Microwave Products is anticipating formal production orders for the first three regiments of India’s Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system before the end...

August 14, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

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 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

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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Weapons and Munition
R&D

US Marines practice drone defense with standard weapons

US Marine Corps – Counter-Drone TrainingThe US Marine Corps has launched service-level training designed to improve troops’ ability to defeat small drone threats using weapons already available to frontline...

August 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

UK, Australia deepen cooperation on AESA radar tech

UK–Australia – AESA Radar CooperationThe United Kingdom and Australia are examining ways to integrate Australian-developed radar technology into UK military systems. The initiative was formalized through a statement of...

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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Soldier Systems
R&D

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...