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August 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New German Center Focuses on Drone Research

Germany has inaugurated a dedicated research facility focused on countering unauthorized and potentially hostile drones around airports, major events, and critical infrastructure. The center is located at the former...

August 19, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Germany Expands Military to 13-Year High

The Bundeswehr has reached a strength of 186,700 personnel, its highest level in around 13 years, following an increase of 3,700 service members over the past year. The total...

August 14, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Lockheed Invests in Common Hypersonic Airframe

Lockheed Martin has announced a multimillion-dollar investment aimed at developing a Modular Payload Delivery System (MPDS), a new approach intended to increase flexibility and production efficiency across future hypersonic...

August 14, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US Marines Train to Fight Drones With Rifles

The US Marine Corps has begun specialized service-level training designed to improve the ability of Marines to counter small unmanned aerial systems using weapons already issued to frontline personnel....

August 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

UK, Australia Deepen AESA Radar Cooperation

The United Kingdom and Australia are exploring a new defense technology partnership that could lead to the integration of Australian-developed radar technology into UK military systems. A statement of...

August 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Kodiak launcher proves GMLRS strike capability

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Kodiak Launcher in First Live-Fire TrialLockheed Martin has conducted the first live-fire test of its Kodiak containerized launcher, demonstrating a new method of deploying GMLRS precision-fire...

August 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems

New UK tech improves thermal vision in poor conditions

Dstl Advances Infrared Detector to Help British Troops See Through Battlefield ObscurantsBritish researchers are developing a new sensing technology designed to improve battlefield visibility when soldiers face smoke, dust,...

August 13, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

New Northrop system brings heavier air-defense firepower

Northrop Grumman Develops Raid Hunter to Strengthen Short-Range Air DefenseNorthrop Grumman is developing a new gun-based air-defense system aimed at helping military forces respond to increasingly demanding airborne threats.The...

August 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

South Korea Plans $2.43B K2 Tank Upgrade

South Korea is planning a 3.43-trillion-won ($2.43 billion) modernization program for its K2 main battle tanks to improve survivability against emerging threats such as drones and anti-tank weapons. Under...

August 12, 2026
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Land Platforms

Patria, KNDS to Assemble 6×6 Vehicles in Germany

Patria and KNDS Deutschland Maintenance have agreed to assemble and integrate Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers in Germany under the Common Armoured Vehicle System program. The agreement follows two...