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March 19, 2026
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Nigeria Secures $200M for Defense Industry

Nigus International Investment Limited and Elmirate Investment have signed a $200 million agreement to develop defense manufacturing capabilities in Nigeria. The project, operating under national regulations, will focus on...

March 16, 2026
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VR-based training incorporated into South Korean Army reservist drills

The South Korean Army is broadening its use of virtual reality and digital monitoring technologies in reservist training to boost realism and strengthen combat readiness, according to The Korea...

March 15, 2026
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India Unveils T-12 CUAS Drone-Kill System

The rapid rise of drones on modern battlefields has created an urgent demand for effective counter-drone systems. In response to this challenge, SSS Defence has introduced the T-12 Counter-Unmanned...

March 13, 2026
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Elbit to Build Helmet Command System for US Troops

The US Army has awarded Elbit America a $120.5-million contract to develop the Soldier Borne Mission Command system, a helmet-mounted technology designed to combine multiple battlefield sensors into a...

March 12, 2026
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UK Airborne Units to Receive MANET Tactical Radios

The British Army has selected a tactical communication system developed by Persistent Systems for its rapid-response forces. The technology will be deployed by the 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat...

March 11, 2026
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Thales Launches Soldier-Worn STORM 2 Drone Shield

Thales has introduced STORM 2, a lightweight soldier-worn counter-drone system designed to protect troops from unmanned aerial threats. Weighing less than two kilograms, the system allows soldiers to carry...

March 10, 2026
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Canada Commits $663M for Drone Defense Research

Canada has announced plans to invest more than 900 million Canadian dollars to expand research and development in drone and airborne defense technologies. The initiative will be led by...

March 3, 2026
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Kopin Secures $3.6M HMD Order for Europe

Kopin secured a $3.6 million contract to supply helmet-mounted display systems for a European military helicopter platform. Deliveries begin in 2026, enhancing pilot situational awareness by projecting flight and...

February 27, 2026
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Rheinmetall Unveils Troop-Sensor-Drone Network

Rheinmetall has introduced a next-generation battlefield networking architecture that connects frontline troops, sensors, and command elements into a unified digital ecosystem. Centered around the Gladius Light soldier system, the...

February 26, 2026
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Battelle Wins $93M US Biodefense Deal

Battelle has secured a major STEP 2.0 contract from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to lead a biological threat mitigation initiative valued at up to $93.3 million. The program...