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August 14, 2026
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Ukraine unveils UGV capable of carrying 210 kg

Ukrainian unmanned-systems company Temerland has unveiled the Gnom L2, an upgraded unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) developed to move heavy military equipment and supplies across difficult terrain.The new vehicle is...

August 14, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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US Marines practice drone defense with standard weapons

US Marine Corps – Counter-Drone TrainingThe US Marine Corps has launched service-level training designed to improve troops’ ability to defeat small drone threats using weapons already available to frontline...

August 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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UK, Australia deepen cooperation on AESA radar tech

UK–Australia – AESA Radar CooperationThe United Kingdom and Australia are examining ways to integrate Australian-developed radar technology into UK military systems. The initiative was formalized through a statement of...

August 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Lockheed tests Kodiak GMLRS launcher in live fire

Lockheed Martin Completes First Live-Fire Test of Kodiak Containerized GMLRS LauncherLockheed Martin has completed the first live-fire demonstration of its new Kodiak containerized launcher, marking an important step in...

August 13, 2026
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Army selects six firms for dangerous-zone UGVs

US Army Selects Six Companies to Develop Autonomous Vehicles for Frontline MissionsThe US Army has selected six defense companies to develop production-ready unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) prototypes for missions...

Agile Defense wins $93M Marine Corps cyber deals

Agile Defense Wins $93.3 Million in US Marine Corps Network Modernization ContractsVirginia-based Agile Defense has secured contracts valued at approximately $93.3 million to support and modernize network operations for...

August 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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UK advances thermal imaging for battlefield visibility

UK Develops New Technology to Improve Battlefield Vision in Smoke and DustThe United Kingdom is combining three technologies into a new sensing capability designed to help soldiers maintain visibility...

August 13, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Northrop adds 50mm cannon to future air defenses

Northrop Grumman Introduces 50mm Raid Hunter Gun-Based Air Defense SystemAs airborne threats become more diverse and place increasing pressure on short-range air-defense systems, Northrop Grumman has introduced a new...

August 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Korea Upgrades K2 Tanks to Counter Drone Threats

South Korea is moving to strengthen its armored and naval capabilities through major investments in the K2 tank and Haeseong-II missile programs. The country plans to spend 3.43 trillion...

KBR Wins US Army Precision Strike Support Role

The US Army has awarded KBR a task order valued at up to $208 million to assist its Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions Project Office with the development and...