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February 24, 2026
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Rheinmetall Reveals Lighter Combat Gear

Rheinmetall has unveiled a new lightweight combat helmet and modular body armor system, designed to improve soldier protection while reducing fatigue. The equipment offers configurable protection levels, improved comfort,...

February 23, 2026
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Data Tech Enhances Romania Battlefield Drills

Romania’s armed forces are adopting a digital training assessment platform that captures real-time performance data during combat exercises. By monitoring movement, firing accuracy, and timing, commanders can accurately evaluate...

February 23, 2026
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Seoul Plans 100 Military Tech Firms by 2030

South Korea is launching a large-scale effort to support defense innovation by developing 100 startups and encouraging 30 high-growth companies by 2030. The program provides funding, military collaboration, and...

February 20, 2026
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Italy Weighs 60% Military Expansion

Italy is considering increasing its armed forces personnel from about 170,000 to 275,000 over the next 18 years. The proposal, presented to Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, would include a...

February 20, 2026
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Wales Hub for UK Uncrewed Systems

The UK government has awarded Wales a £50-million Defence Growth Deal to expand its role in autonomous and uncrewed military technologies. The initiative will enhance testing infrastructure, workforce development,...

February 18, 2026
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Taiwan Army to Evaluate Advanced Arms in Field Exercise

Taiwan’s military is organizing a live-fire exercise to validate unit readiness and operational integration of newly acquired weapons systems. Preparatory efforts include ammunition reviews, maintenance work, and public engagement....

February 11, 2026
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LightPath Wins $9.6M IR Camera Contract

LightPath Technologies has won a $9.6-million contract to deliver cooled infrared camera systems for defense and security applications. The systems feature integrated cooling to reduce thermal signatures while maintaining...

February 5, 2026
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Slovakia Debuts New Combat Gear, Rifles

The Slovak Armed Forces have commenced a comprehensive soldier modernization effort featuring the rollout of the M25 “Vzor 25” combat uniform and the adoption of new domestically produced small...

January 28, 2026
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Thales Unveils Pocket Daytime Sniper Detector

Thales has introduced a compact counter-sniper capability designed to help troops detect long-range shooters operating in daylight conditions. The Modular Counter Sniper System identifies reflections from optical devices such...

January 22, 2026
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US Forces Prepare for NATO Cold Response 26

Thousands of U.S. Marines are deploying to Norway this month for Cold Response 26, a Norwegian-led NATO exercise designed to test Arctic operational readiness. Approximately 3,000 Marines from Camp...