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May 29, 2026
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Battelle Helps Bring US Army’s First New Hand Grenade Since Vietnam Era Into Production

United States Army has partnered with Battelle to advance the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade into full-rate production following the completion of its material release process. The system represents the...

May 29, 2026
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RTX Develops Self-Healing Communications Network for Contested Battlefields

BBN Technologies is advancing a next-generation “self-healing” communications system aimed at ensuring continuous connectivity for soldiers operating in electronically contested battlefields. Designed to support critical combat air support operations,...

May 29, 2026
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India Advances Missile Precision With New Navigation and Guidance Technology

The Defence Research and Development Laboratory is advancing a next-generation navigation and guidance package aimed at enhancing the targeting accuracy of future Indian missile systems. At the core of...

May 28, 2026
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F-35 Coordinates MQ-20 Drone in Next-Gen CCA Demonstration

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has carried out a successful interoperability demonstration linking the F-35 Lightning II with the MQ-20 Avenger unmanned aircraft in support of the US Air Force’s...

May 28, 2026
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Thales Develops Advanced Electro-Optic Protection Systems for Armored Platforms

Thales is advancing new electro-optic countermeasure concepts designed to help military vehicles evade modern battlefield threats by making them more difficult to detect, monitor, and engage. The effort is...

May 28, 2026
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L3Harris Partners with Poland for PAC-3 Missile Subcomponent Production

L3Harris Technologies has awarded a contract to Polish state-owned Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne S.A. to manufacture propulsion-related components for the Patriot PAC-3 missile defense system. The order covers Attitude Control...

May 28, 2026
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IAF Refines Mobile Engagement Tactics for S-400 Air Defence System

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly enhancing its operational doctrine for the S-400 Triumf after applying “shoot and scout” tactics during last year’s conflict with notable success. The...

May 28, 2026
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TASL and DRDO Reveal 30mm Unmanned Turret for Future Combat Vehicle Concepts

India’s push into autonomous armored warfare appears to be evolving further after Tata Advanced Systems Limited showcased a new 30mm Unmanned Turret (UT) mounted on an unconventional tracked vehicle...

May 27, 2026
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Thales Wins Hellenic Navy Contract for Hydra Frigate Modernization

Thales has secured a contract from Greece to upgrade the mission systems of the Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates. Under the agreement, the MEKO 200-based warships will receive the latest...

May 26, 2026
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Dutch Government Advances Plan to Join European Arms Procurement Group OCCAR

The Netherlands is modernizing its Boxer armored vehicle fleet with advanced anti-drone systems and upgraded digital technologies as part of a broader military renewal effort after more than ten...