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May 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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 29, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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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Missile & Missile Defence

India boosts missile accuracy with new guidance

Missile technology is evolving rapidly as defense organizations pursue greater precision, reliability, and effectiveness in modern strike systems. New navigation architectures combine inertial guidance technologies with advanced sensor integration...

May 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

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...

May 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

May 28, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Land Platforms

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...

May 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Thales modernizes Greek Hydra frigates

Greece has selected Thales to modernize the combat systems of its Hydra-class frigates as part of a major mid-life upgrade program for the Hellenic Navy. The modernization package includes...

May 26, 2026
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Land Platforms

Dutch Boxer vehicles get anti-drone systems

The Netherlands is modernizing its Boxer armored vehicle fleet with advanced counter-drone systems and upgraded digital technologies as part of a midlife enhancement program. The Royal Netherlands Army has...