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August 14, 2026
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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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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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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...

August 13, 2026
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Northrop Grumman Unveils 50mm Gun-Based Air Defense Capability

The growing complexity of airborne threats is challenging short-range air defense capabilities, prompting Northrop Grumman to introduce a new gun-based air defense concept aimed at strengthening layered protection. The...

August 12, 2026
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South Korea Invests $2.43B to Enhance K2 Tanks Against Drones

South Korea is moving forward with a major modernization program for its K2 main battle tanks, allocating 3.43 trillion won ($2.43 billion) to strengthen their defenses against emerging threats...

August 12, 2026
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KNDS to Assemble Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles in Germany

Patria has partnered with KNDS Deutschland Maintenance to establish assembly and final integration of its 6×6 armored personnel carriers in Germany under the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program....

August 12, 2026
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DroneShield Advances Handheld Device for Battlefield RF Intelligence

Australian company DroneShield is advancing battlefield RF intelligence with RfRecon, a handheld system designed to consolidate signal detection and intelligence functions into a single portable device. RfRecon enables users...

August 11, 2026
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South Korea Expands UGVs to Address Military Manpower Shortages: Report

South Korea is turning increasingly to unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) as declining troop numbers create a growing need for robotic military capabilities, according to GlobalData. Active-duty personnel have dropped...

August 11, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Develops Shared ‘Strigo’ Architecture for Future Missiles

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a modular technology family designed to provide missile systems with greater adaptability for diverse operational requirements. The effort centers on Strigo, which integrates advanced RF...

August 11, 2026
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US Army Opens Test Ranges to Accelerate Defense Weapons Development

The US Army is opening its testing infrastructure to defense companies more rapidly in an effort to accelerate weapons development and reduce the time required to field new capabilities....