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August 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Germany Opens New Drone Research Center

Germany has opened a new research center dedicated to developing and testing technologies designed to protect airports, public events, and critical infrastructure from unauthorized drones. Located at the former...

August 19, 2026
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Soldier Systems

German Military Grows to 186,700 Troops

Germany’s armed forces have grown to 186,700 personnel, marking their highest strength in approximately 13 years after adding 3,700 members over the past year. The figure places the Bundeswehr...

August 14, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

New Shared Airframe Planned for Hypersonic Weapons

Lockheed Martin is investing in the development of a Modular Payload Delivery System intended to provide greater flexibility in the design and production of future hypersonic weapons. The multimillion-dollar...

August 14, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Marines Practice Counter-Drone Tactics With Standard Weapons

The US Marine Corps is expanding counter-drone training by teaching Marines how to use familiar service weapons against small unmanned aerial systems. A three-day training event at Twentynine Palms,...

August 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Britain, Australia Advance AESA Radar Technology

Britain and Australia are taking steps toward closer cooperation on radar technology, with both countries exploring the potential integration of Australian-developed AESA systems into UK military capabilities. The initiative...

August 14, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Lockheed develops shared airframe for hypersonic weapons

Lockheed Martin has committed a multimillion-dollar investment toward the development of a Modular Payload Delivery System (MPDS) intended to accommodate multiple offensive and defensive hypersonic payloads using a shared...

August 14, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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

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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Soldier Systems

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

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...