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March 15, 2026
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Soldier Systems

SSS Defence Shows 90m Drone-Kill CUAS Suite

The T-12 CUAS system represents India’s effort to develop indigenous solutions for countering the growing threat of small unmanned aerial vehicles. Developed by SSS Defence, the system is designed...

March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms

Sikorsky, Robinson Reveal Remote Cargo Helo

A new autonomous helicopter concept called the R66 TURBINETRUCK is being developed by Sikorsky in collaboration with Robinson Helicopter Company. The design removes the cockpit and crew stations, creating...

March 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Angola’s Multi-Mission Warship Debuts

The first BR71 MK II Combattante corvette for the Angolan Navy has been launched in France through a partnership between EDGE Group and CMN Naval. Named NRA Ekuikui II,...

March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms

First Turkish Stand-Off Electronic Warfare Jet

The HAVA SOJ electronic warfare aircraft has completed its first flight, representing an important milestone in Turkey’s defense modernization efforts. Based on the Bombardier Global 6000 airframe, the stand-off...

March 10, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US Unveils Rifle-Mounted Anti-Drone Laser

Nuburu’s Lyocon subsidiary has successfully conducted initial trials of a new portable laser-based counter-drone weapon designed to neutralize unmanned aerial threats in contested environments. The system represents a next-generation...

March 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

Hanwha Rolls Out Australian AS9 Howitzers

Hanwha Defence has unveiled the first three Australian-built AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers at its Geelong Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence, advancing Australia’s LAND 8116 artillery modernization effort. The program...

March 1, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Macron to Set Out How France Nuclear Arms

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to outline potential adjustments to France’s nuclear doctrine at the Ile Longue submarine base, signaling how the EU’s only nuclear arsenal could contribute...

February 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Norway Reveals Portable C2 System

US investment in loitering strike systems continues to expand. In 2023, AeroVironment sustained production of its Switchblade munitions, including the Switchblade 300 and Switchblade 600, broadening endurance and lethality...

February 27, 2026
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New Rheinmetall Network Connects Forces

German defense company Rheinmetall presented a network-centric warfare concept linking soldiers, support units, and distributed sensors. The approach centers on the Gladius Light soldier system and Smart Mobile Observation...

February 25, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany Unveils Anti-Drone Vehicle Shield

Germany’s Mehler Protection has introduced SCILT, a vehicle-integrated counter-drone system built to defeat close-range unmanned threats. Designed to counter FPV drones, loitering munitions, and kamikaze systems, the platform embeds...