Soldier Systems

globaldefencemagazine.com > News > Soldier Systems

October 21, 2026
Admin
Soldier Systems

US Army tests counter-drone systems in Morocco

The US Army plans to evaluate as many as 15 counter-unmanned aerial systems in Morocco during 2027 as part of an accelerated initiative intended to deliver proven counter-drone capabilities...

October 12, 2026
Admin
Soldier Systems

Kopin wins $18.6M US contract for color MicroLEDs

Kopin Wins $18.6M US Army Deal for Colour MicroLED Displays — Kopin has secured an $18.6-million US Army award to develop colour MicroLED displays for soldiers and pilots, bringing...

October 5, 2026
Admin
Soldier Systems

Metallus wins $995M Pentagon steel supply deal

The US Defense Logistics Agency has awarded Metallus a contract valued at up to $995 million for the supply of specialty steel for defense applications. The agreement will support...

September 1, 2026
Admin
Soldier Systems

US and Indonesia Launch Joint Military Exercise Involving 4,700 Troops

US and Indonesia Open Super Garuda Shield With More Than 4,700 TroopsThe United States and Indonesia have begun the latest edition of their annual Super Garuda Shield military exercise,...

August 26, 2026
Admin
Soldier Systems

Photonis advances Army night-vision capability

Photonis Defense has secured an order from the US Army for 1,600 Binocular Night Observation Device systems as the service advances its effort to field a more affordable helmet-mounted...

August 20, 2026
Admin
Soldier Systems

Army, EdgeRunner develop AI to reduce battlefield errors

EdgeRunner AI, working with the US Army’s Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C), has developed a specialized large language model designed for military applications. Known as EdgeRunner-Camo, the model reportedly...

August 19, 2026
Admin
Soldier Systems

Germany grows military to 13-year high

Germany’s Bundeswehr has expanded to approximately 186,700 personnel, representing its highest manpower level in roughly 13 years. The force grew by about 3,700 members during the past year and...

August 13, 2026
Admin
Soldier Systems

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
Admin
Soldier Systems

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 12, 2026
Admin
Soldier Systems

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...