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February 20, 2026
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UK Positions Wales as Hub for Advanced Uncrewed Military Tech

Britain has approved a £50-million ($67 million) Defence Growth Deal for Wales, designed to elevate the region’s contribution to the research, testing, and production of autonomous and uncrewed defense...

February 18, 2026
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New Defense Systems Undergo Live Testing by Taiwan Army

The Taiwanese Army is preparing a live-fire drill designed to test combat readiness as new weapon platforms are brought into service, according to local media reports. Units have been...

February 11, 2026
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LightPath Awarded $9.6 Million Defense Deal for Cooled IR Camera Systems

LightPath Technologies has signed a $9.6 million agreement to supply cooled infrared camera systems to a returning defense customer, reinforcing its role in security-focused programs. The systems incorporate internal...

February 5, 2026
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Slovakia Rolls Out New Combat Gear and Small Arms for Soldiers

Slovakia’s Ministry of Defence has presented a new-generation combat uniform and a full suite of modern infantry weapons as part of a broad modernization drive for the armed forces....

January 28, 2026
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Thales Introduces Pocket-Sized Daytime Sniper Detection System for Troops

Thales has unveiled a compact counter-sniper solution that could significantly reduce a sniper’s ability to remain concealed during daylight operations. The Modular Counter Sniper System is designed to identify...

January 22, 2026
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US Forces Prepare for NATO’s Cold Response 26 as Greenland Tensions Rise

Thousands of U.S. Marines will arrive in Norway this month to begin preparations for Cold Response 26, a large-scale NATO exercise focused on Arctic warfare, as tensions over Greenland...

January 14, 2026
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Blackhawk to Supply Modular Holster Systems to Germany

Blackhawk has won a major contract to supply the Bundeswehr with its modular Holster Carry System, designed to provide soldiers with versatile and reliable holster configurations. The system allows...

January 13, 2026
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ATN Introduces Its Most Advanced Thermal Optics With Sixth-Generation Imaging

ATN has unveiled its sixth-generation thermal optics portfolio, marking a significant upgrade through the integration of artificial intelligence, advanced image processing, and combat-ready construction. The flagship ThOR 6 Elite...

January 13, 2026
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US Army Deploys New Headborne System to Improve Multi-Threat Awareness

The US Army is advancing its soldier modernization efforts with a new combat helmet aimed at boosting protection, connectivity, and situational awareness in complex operational environments. The Integrated Multi-Threat...

January 8, 2026
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Avenue3 Wins $3.3M UK Contract for Deployed Digital Health System

UK Defence Medical Services has selected Avenue3 for a £2.5 million ($3.3 million) contract to implement Project Mercury, a secure digital health record solution for military clinicians operating in...