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August 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Soldier Systems

Dstl Develops New Detector to Improve Thermal Vision Through Obscurants

The UK is integrating three technologies into a single capability to help British troops maintain visibility when smoke, dust, and other battlefield obscurants restrict their view. Working with Amethyst...

August 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

Northrop Grumman Advances 50mm Gun System for Layered Air Defense

As airborne threats become more advanced and place greater pressure on short-range air defense systems, Northrop Grumman is developing a new gun-based solution to provide an additional layer of...

August 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Denmark Selects Rheinmetall MASS Systems for Five Frigates

Denmark’s arms procurement agency has awarded Rheinmetall an approximately 745 million kroner ($116 million) contract to provide its Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) self-protection systems for the Danish Navy’s...

August 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

South Korea Launches $2.43B K2 Tank Upgrade Against Drone Threats

South Korea plans to invest 3.43 trillion won ($2.43 billion) in upgrading its K2 main battle tanks to improve their survivability against evolving battlefield threats, including drones and anti-tank...

KBR Wins US Army Support Contract for Precision Strike Weapons

Texas-based defense contractor KBR has received a task order valued at up to $208 million to support operations under the US Army’s Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project...

August 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

Patria and KNDS Partner on 6×6 Vehicle Production in Germany

Patria and KNDS Deutschland Maintenance have signed an agreement to assemble and integrate Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers in Germany as part of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS)...

August 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Soldier Systems

Australian Firm Develops Handheld Electromagnetic Battlefield Sensor

Australian defense technology company DroneShield is developing a compact handheld radio-frequency (RF) intelligence system designed to provide battlefield operators with multiple signal-detection capabilities through a single device. Known as...

August 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Soldier Systems

South Korea Turns to UGVs as Troop Numbers Continue to Decline

South Korea’s increasing investment in unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) is being driven not only by military modernization but also by a shrinking manpower pool, according to British analytics firm...

USMC Selects Epirus’ Vehicle-Mounted Microwave Weapon Against Drone Swarms

The US Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded electronic warfare specialist Epirus an $11 million contract to supply a vehicle-mounted high-power microwave system designed to counter drone swarms. Based on...

August 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

US Army Gives Defense Firms Faster Access to Test Ranges

The US Army is streamlining access to military test ranges for defense companies as it seeks to accelerate the transition of new weapons from development to operational deployment. Army...