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August 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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...

August 12, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany to Build Patria 6×6 Vehicles Locally

Germany is expanding domestic armored vehicle production through a new agreement between Patria and KNDS Deutschland Maintenance to assemble and integrate Patria 6×6 vehicles under the CAVS program. The...

August 12, 2026
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Soldier Systems

New Device Maps the Electromagnetic Battlefield

DroneShield has introduced RfRecon, a compact handheld system designed to provide battlefield operators with multiple radio-frequency intelligence capabilities in a single device. The platform can detect, identify, locate, and...

August 11, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Report Links Korea’s UGV Growth to Manpower Needs

South Korea’s investment in unmanned ground vehicles is being driven not only by military modernization but also by a growing manpower challenge. GlobalData reports that Seoul’s active-duty force fell...

August 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

‘Strigo’ Creates Common Backbone for Future Missiles

Lockheed Martin has introduced Strigo, a modular technology suite designed to provide missile systems with greater adaptability across multiple combat roles. The initiative brings together advanced radio-frequency sensors, datalinks,...

August 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Army Opens Weapons Test Sites to Industry

The US Army is introducing a new online marketplace intended to accelerate industry access to military test ranges and shorten the path from weapons development to battlefield deployment. Army...

August 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

India safeguards AMCA design and technology rights

India’s decision to involve private industry in the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme represents a major change in defence manufacturing strategy. Companies such as Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Larsen...

August 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Type 212CD: Europe’s new stealth submarine explained

The Type 212CD is a next-generation conventional submarine developed jointly by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency for Germany and Norway. Based on the Type 212A,...

August 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

ADE upgrades facilities for advanced defense work

The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a major DRDO aerospace laboratory, has begun infrastructure upgrades to strengthen India’s indigenous aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle development capabilities. The latest work focuses...