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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...

January 14, 2026
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Germany Awards Modular Holster Deal to Blackhawk

Blackhawk has secured a key contract to deliver its modular Holster Carry System to the German armed forces. Engineered to meet the demanding needs of Bundeswehr personnel, the system...

January 13, 2026
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New ATN Thermal Optics Target Next-Gen Imaging

American Technologies Network has unveiled its sixth-generation thermal optics portfolio, marking a significant step forward in AI-enabled imaging for military and security users. The lineup is built around ATN’s...

January 13, 2026
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New Headborne System Boosts Soldier Awareness

The US Army is advancing soldier survivability and situational awareness with the development of the Integrated Multi-Threat Headborne System, a next-generation combat helmet designed for multi-domain operations. The system...

January 8, 2026
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Avenue3 Wins UK Deployed Health Tech Deal

Project Mercury represents the UK military’s next step in digitizing frontline healthcare, following a £2.5-million contract awarded to Avenue3. The secure electronic health record system enables clinicians to operate...