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May 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US Army restarts hand grenade production

The M111 Offensive Hand Grenade represents a significant step in the modernization of US Army infantry equipment. Following years of development, testing, and production refinement, the system is transitioning...

May 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

India tests 30mm unmanned combat turret platform

Unmanned ground combat vehicle concepts are gaining momentum as militaries explore future armored warfare technologies focused on automation and remote operations. Equipped with advanced weapon stations and electro-optical targeting...

May 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

India upgrades Zorawar with stealth camouflage

Military researchers are advancing adaptive camouflage technologies aimed at reducing the infrared and visual signatures of armored platforms. Active thermal management systems capable of heating and cooling vehicle surfaces...

May 28, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India enhances mobile S-400 engagement tactics

Air defense forces worldwide are refining mobile combat tactics to improve survivability against real-time reconnaissance and precision-guided attacks. Rapid relocation, shoot-and-move operations, and integrated electronic warfare measures are emerging...

May 28, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Poland to supply Patriot PAC-3 components

International defense partnerships are expanding in the missile defense sector as countries seek to localize production of critical interceptor technologies. Programs involving propulsion systems, radar integration, and precision-guided interceptors...

May 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

Canada gets M-346T advanced jet trainers

Leonardo has secured an order from Canada’s International Test Pilot School for M-346T advanced jet trainer aircraft, strengthening NATO-focused pilot training capabilities in North America. The Block 20 trainer...

May 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

New Thales optical shield for armored vehicles

The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has selected Thales and QinetiQ to explore next-generation soft-kill protection systems for military vehicles. The program aims to develop advanced electro-optic countermeasures...

May 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

F-35-MQ-20 drone teamwork tested successfully

The US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft initiative has taken another step forward after General Atomics demonstrated communication and control links between an F-35 fighter and the MQ-20 Avenger...

May 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany awards $1.18B logistics vehicle contract

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall a billion-euro contract to deliver over 2,000 tactical logistics vehicles for the Bundeswehr as part of an ongoing fleet modernization initiative. Based on the HX...

May 28, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Poland receives Cubic data link system

Poland is enhancing its airborne intelligence and reconnaissance capability through a partnership between Raytheon and Cubic Secure Communications for advanced Common Data Link systems. The technology will support the...