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January 28, 2026
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Troops Get Handheld Sniper Detection Tool

Thales is addressing the challenge of detecting concealed snipers in daylight with a new lightweight spotting system that can be carried by individual soldiers. By combining filtered goggles with...

January 22, 2026
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Greenland Tensions Prompt US NATO Exercises

U.S. Marines are moving to Norway to participate in Cold Response 26, a major NATO exercise focused on Arctic warfare and multinational interoperability. Around 3,000 Marines will operate alongside...

January 14, 2026
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Blackhawk Secures German Modular Holster System Contract

Blackhawk has been awarded a significant contract to provide the German military with its modular Holster Carry System, offering flexible and reliable holster placement options for soldiers. The system...

January 13, 2026
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ATN Launches Advanced Sixth-Gen Thermal Optics

ATN is redefining modern thermal optics with the introduction of its sixth-generation product family, which blends artificial intelligence, improved sensor resolution, and ruggedized designs for demanding operational environments. At...

January 13, 2026
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US Army Advances Soldier Awareness Tech

The IMHS program represents a new approach to soldier headborne systems, focusing on adaptability, connectivity, and enhanced awareness in complex combat environments. Designed as a modular platform, the helmet...

January 8, 2026
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UK Awards $3.3M Digital Health System Contract

The UK Defence Medical Services has awarded a £2.5-million contract to Avenue3 to deliver Project Mercury, a secure electronic health record system for military clinicians operating worldwide. Designed for...

January 7, 2026
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Russia Deploys Advanced Realistic Camo Tech

Russian forces are deploying an advanced camouflage system for troops and ground vehicles along frontline positions, incorporating realistic textures that mimic rocks, debris, and terrain features. Ukrainian sources indicate...

December 29, 2025
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Laser Modules Selected for German Assault Rifle

Germany’s ongoing infantry modernization has taken a major step forward with Rheinmetall winning a multi-year contract worth several hundred million euros to supply laser-light modules for the Bundeswehr’s new...

December 16, 2025
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Theon Wins $1B+ Night Vision Deal in Europe

The Theon-Hensoldt consortium has secured a landmark €1-billion contract from OCCAR to supply approximately 100,000 additional Mikron night-vision goggles to Germany and 4,000 units to Belgium, marking the largest...

December 16, 2025
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Germany Buys $152M Rheinmetall Combat Headsets

The German Armed Forces have ordered over €130 million worth of Rheinmetall communication headsets that combine hearing protection with battlefield connectivity. The order covers 50,000 SmG sets integrating active...