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August 28, 2026
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US Army Tests Bradley as Launch Platform for Ground Drone Swarms

The US Army has tested the integration of the FireAnt small robotic system with the M2A4 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, demonstrating a potential approach for deploying artificial intelligence-enabled swarms...

Firehawk Secures $24M Contract to Boost 155mm Propellant Production

The US Department of Defense has awarded Firehawk Aerospace a $24-million contract to expand domestic production of artillery propellant used in support of the M1128 155mm base-bleed projectile. Under...

August 28, 2026
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Netherlands Signs Saab Agreement for Barracuda Mobile Camouflage Systems

The Netherlands has entered into a long-term framework agreement with Saab for the supply of Barracuda Mobile Camouflage Systems (MCS) for vehicles operated by the Dutch Armed Forces. Under...

Sweden Takes Delivery of First Four Archer 8×8 Artillery Systems

The Swedish Armed Forces has taken delivery of its first four Archer 8×8 self-propelled artillery systems, offering greater mobility and faster road speeds than the existing Archer 6×6 fleet....

August 27, 2026
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Latvia Reveals Its First Hunter Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Latvia has unveiled its first Hunter infantry fighting vehicle at Patria’s local manufacturing facility in Valmiera, marking the beginning of final assembly under the country’s nearly 800-million-euro ($931.2 million)...

August 27, 2026
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Palladyne AI and NORDA Join Forces on Autonomous Drone Swarms

US defense technology company Palladyne AI and Ukrainian-Estonian drone developer NORDA Dynamics have announced a collaboration to combine drone swarm coordination with autonomous terminal guidance capabilities. Under the partnership,...

August 27, 2026
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Teledyne Unveils Multispectral Camera to Enhance USV Maritime Vision

Teledyne FLIR Marine is strengthening situational awareness for uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) with a multispectral camera designed to detect, identify, and track objects in challenging maritime conditions. The FLIR...

AeroVironment Secures $51M US Army Order for Switchblade 600s

The US Army has awarded AeroVironment (AV) a $51 million contract for additional Switchblade 600 loitering munitions, including systems intended for an undisclosed allied nation through a foreign military...

August 27, 2026
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Taiwan Set to Receive Its First Two F-16 Viper Block 70 Fighters

Taiwan’s first two F-16 Viper Block 70 fighter jets are expected to arrive soon, following a delay from their originally scheduled 2023 delivery. The aircraft were recently seen departing...

August 26, 2026
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Austria Takes Delivery of Modernized Leopard Tanks and Ulan Vehicles

Austria has received its first upgraded Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and Ulan infantry fighting vehicles at the Austrian Armed Forces’ Jansa Barracks in Großmittel. The deliveries represent the...