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August 15, 2026
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Air Platforms

Reliance Industries, Rolls-Royce Partner on 5th-Gen Engine for AMCA

Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have outlined plans to partner on the development of a sovereign Indian combat aircraft engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. The proposed...

Astra Microwave Anticipates QRSAM Orders for First Three Regiments

Astra Microwave Products is anticipating formal production orders for the first three regiments of India’s QRSAM air-defense system by the end of 2026. If awarded, the orders could establish...

August 14, 2026
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

Lockheed Invests in Modular Airframe for Hypersonic Weapons

Lockheed Martin is investing millions of dollars to develop a Modular Payload Delivery System (MPDS) that could allow a single missile-body design to accommodate a range of offensive and...

August 14, 2026
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Ukrainian Company Introduces UGV With 210-Kg Payload Capacity

Temerland, a Ukrainian unmanned systems developer, has introduced the Gnom L2, an upgraded UGV designed for transporting heavy military payloads in demanding operational environments. The new vehicle builds on...

August 14, 2026
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

US Marines Conduct Counter-Drone Training Using Standard Weapons

The US Marine Corps has initiated service-level counter-drone training focused on using existing standard-issue weapons to defeat small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). The three-day event at Twentynine Palms, California,...

August 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

UK and Australia Strengthen Cooperation on AESA Radar Systems

The UK and Australia are moving toward greater defense technology cooperation by exploring the potential integration of Australian-developed radar systems into the UK Armed Forces. The agreement follows a...

August 13, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Martin Conducts First Live-Fire Test of Kodiak GMLRS Launcher

Lockheed Martin has completed the first live-fire test of its Kodiak containerized launcher, demonstrating its ability to deliver GMLRS precision fires from land, air, and sea-based platforms. For the...

August 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

US Army Selects Six Contractors to Develop Frontline UGVs

The US Army has awarded prototype development opportunities to six industry partners under its Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) initiative to advance unmanned ground vehicles for logistics and casualty...

Agile Defense Wins $93M in Contracts to Strengthen US Marine Corps Networks

Agile Defense has won $93.3 million in US Marine Corps contracts aimed at strengthening and modernizing military network infrastructure. The contracts include an $88 million cyberspace services award in...

August 13, 2026
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R&D
Soldier Systems

UK Advances Thermal Imaging Technology for Better Battlefield Visibility

The UK is developing a multi-technology sensing capability to provide troops with improved visibility in environments affected by smoke, dust, and other obscurants. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory...