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May 16, 2026
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Hermes Drone Family Continues to Shape Modern Battlefield Surveillance Operations

Before drones became synonymous with modern warfare, one UAV family had already begun transforming how militaries conduct surveillance and gather battlefield intelligence. The Elbit Hermes series has gradually become...

USS Gerald R. Ford Completes Historic 326-Day Overseas Deployment

After spending 326 days deployed overseas, the USS Gerald R. Ford returned home to Norfolk, Virginia, on Saturday, ending the longest US carrier strike group deployment since the Vietnam...

Washington Cancels Planned Deployment of 4,000 US Troops to Poland

Washington has scrapped plans to send 4,000 US troops to Poland, according to American officials, in a move tied to the ongoing reorganization of US military forces across Europe...

May 15, 2026
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Land Platforms

M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle Prioritizes Speed, Mobility, and Rapid Deployment

The M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) was created around a modern battlefield requirement: move infantry units faster, farther, and with greater flexibility than traditional foot-mobile operations allow. Prioritizing agility...

May 15, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

L3Harris Upgrades Tactical Radios With AI-Enabled Counter-Drone Detection

L3Harris is expanding the role of tactical communications systems with the introduction of Wraith Shield, an AI-driven RF sensing upgrade that converts combat radios into distributed counter-drone detection platforms....

May 15, 2026
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Kopin Brings OLED Microdisplay Manufacturing In-House for Defense Programs

Kopin Corporation is moving to fully internalize OLED microdisplay manufacturing operations at its Westborough, Massachusetts, facility. The initiative follows the procurement of a new OLED deposition system and supporting...

Hanwha Aerospace and Milrem Robotics Partner for Romania’s UGV Program

Hanwha Aerospace has entered into a partnership with Estonia’s Milrem Robotics to pursue Romania’s upcoming unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) requirement. The agreement was formalized during the BSDA 2026 defense...

May 15, 2026
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