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August 18, 2026
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US warned of gaps in homeland drone defenses

Senior US military leaders have highlighted an emerging homeland security concern, warning that existing North American defense networks are not fully prepared to counter large-scale attacks involving inexpensive unmanned...

August 14, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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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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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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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 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 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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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...