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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...

August 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

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...

August 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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 11, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Hanwha Proposes $1.2B Acquisition of Austal’s US Shipbuilding Business

Hanwha Defense USA has submitted a proposal worth up to $1.2 billion to acquire Austal USA, a move that could significantly strengthen its presence in the US naval shipbuilding...

August 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

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...

August 11, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...