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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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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...

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 12, 2026
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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...

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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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...

August 12, 2026
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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 11, 2026
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South Korea turns to UGVs to offset manpower shortages

South Korea is increasing its investment in unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) as the country faces a continuing decline in the number of soldiers available for military service. According to...

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...

August 11, 2026
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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...