2026 - Weeklydefencenews

ArmorSource Wins $17.6M Helmet Contract

ArmorSource has been awarded a $17.6-million contract to supply 25,000 Advanced Combat Helmet Generation II (ACH Gen II) systems to the US Army, reinforcing efforts to improve soldier survivability...

June 2, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Grizzly Shoot-and-Scoot Gun Offered to Canada

GDLS Canada has presented the Grizzly self-propelled howitzer, a modern artillery platform featuring a 155mm gun supplied by KNDS Deutschland. Designed around a highly automated architecture, the vehicle incorporates...

New Radar Supports Space-Based ISR

HENSOLDT has introduced its OrbitISR radar technology, offering a new approach to conducting space-based ISR operations. The solution employs advanced SAR technology to capture detailed imagery under all-weather conditions...

Hundreds of Martlet Missiles Procured

Britain is expanding its missile stockpiles through a new order for additional Martlet missiles manufactured by Thales. The laser-guided weapon has proven effective against drones, light armored vehicles, and...

Final Flight IIA Destroyer Delivered Early

The US Navy has officially accepted USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG-127), marking the final delivery of the highly successful Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA destroyer variant. Constructed by Bath Iron Works,...

South Korea’s Naver Expands Into Defense AI

Naver has entered the defense technology sector by launching a dedicated task force focused on military applications of artificial intelligence and cloud services. The initiative will evaluate how the...

June 2, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Turkey, Japan Explore Drone Cooperation

Ankara is exploring expanded defense partnerships with Tokyo, focusing particularly on unmanned aerial systems and autonomous technologies. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan highlighted the successful operational record of Turkish drone...

June 2, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

New Canada-Ukraine Drone Venture Launched

Ottawa and Kyiv have launched a collaborative defense manufacturing program that will see Ukrainian reconnaissance drones produced on Canadian soil for deployment in support of Ukrainian military operations. The...

June 1, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

AMCA Systems Derived From LCA Mk2

Russia’s introduction of the twin-seat Su-57D has added a new dimension to ongoing speculation surrounding India’s future fighter modernization plans. Designed primarily to improve pilot training and operational flexibility,...

Long-Range Strike Program Revealed

The Indian Air Force is progressing toward acquiring a dedicated ISTAR capability that will transform battlefield surveillance and intelligence gathering. Approved by the Defence Acquisition Council, the program envisions...