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August 14, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Ukrainian Firm Reveals Ground Robot Capable of Carrying 210 Kg

Ukrainian drone developer Temerland has unveiled the Gnom L2, a modified unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) developed to carry heavy military equipment and supplies across difficult terrain. The vehicle is...

August 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Lockheed Develops Common Airframe for Hypersonic Weapon Systems

Lockheed Martin has announced a multimillion-dollar investment in the development of a Modular Payload Delivery System (MPDS), designed to support multiple offensive and defensive hypersonic payloads through a common...

August 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

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 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

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
Financial and Investment Updates

Agile Defense Secures $93M Deals to Modernize Marine Corps Cyber Infrastructure

Virginia-based Agile Defense has secured contracts totaling $93.3 million to support and modernize network operations for the US Marine Corps. The larger $88 million award, carried out in partnership...

August 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Picks Six Firms to Build UGVs for High-Risk Missions

The US Army has selected six companies to develop production-ready unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) prototypes for frontline logistics and casualty evacuation missions. The Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) program...

August 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Kodiak Containerized Launcher in Live-Fire Test

Lockheed Martin has successfully conducted the first live-fire demonstration of its Kodiak containerized launcher, a system designed to launch Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) munitions from land, air,...

August 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

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 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

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
Procurement & Contracts

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...