2026 - Weeklydefencenews

May 29, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

RTX develops jam-resistant communications

Modern military operations increasingly depend on resilient communication networks capable of maintaining connectivity in contested and electronically challenged environments. To address this requirement, advanced “self-healing” communication architectures are being...

May 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Battelle backs first new Army grenade in decades

The US Army has advanced modernization of its close-combat munitions portfolio through the introduction of the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade, marking the first new hand-thrown explosive system adopted since...

May 28, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Tata-DRDO show 30mm unmanned turret system

Defense industries worldwide are accelerating development of autonomous and remotely operated ground combat vehicles designed for high-risk battlefield operations. These systems combine unmanned turrets, advanced sensors, AI-assisted targeting, and...

Zorawar tank gets adaptive thermal camouflage

Armored vehicle programs are increasingly integrating adaptive camouflage systems designed to reduce detection by thermal imagers, drones, and advanced targeting systems. These technologies use active thermal regulation and smart...

May 28, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

IAF develops S-400 shoot-on-the-move tactics

Modern air defense strategies are increasingly emphasizing rapid mobility, deception, and reduced battlefield signatures to survive against advanced surveillance and precision-strike systems. Air defense units are adapting tactics that...

May 28, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

L3Harris picks Polish firm for Patriot PAC-3 parts

Global defense companies are increasingly partnering with allied industries to strengthen missile defense production and supply chain resilience. These collaborations focus on manufacturing propulsion systems, guidance technologies, and interceptor...

ITPS Canada orders Leonardo M-346T trainers

International Test Pilot School Canada has ordered Leonardo’s M-346T advanced jet trainers to expand NATO and allied tactical fighter pilot training capabilities. The agreement includes six Block 20 aircraft...

May 28, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Thales develops electro-optic armor shield tech

Thales is developing advanced electro-optic countermeasure technologies under the UK’s Next Generation Soft Kill program aimed at improving the survivability of future military vehicles. Working alongside British defense company...

May 28, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

F-35 controls MQ-20 drone in combat test

General Atomics has demonstrated successful interoperability between the F-35 Lightning II and the MQ-20 Avenger drone in support of the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. During the...

Rheinmetall wins $1.18B German Army vehicle deal

Rheinmetall has secured a major 1.015-billion-euro contract from the German Armed Forces to supply more than 2,000 military logistics vehicles under a long-term procurement framework. The order includes 8×8,...