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August 14, 2026
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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
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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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Missile & Missile Defence
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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 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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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...

August 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
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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...

August 11, 2026
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Lockheed builds common technology base for future missiles

Lockheed Martin is introducing a new family of modular technologies intended to make missile systems more flexible and adaptable across different missions. The initiative is centered on Strigo, a...