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February 5, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Slovakia Introduces New Combat Uniform and Infantry Weapons for Armed Forces

Slovakia’s Ministry of Defence has unveiled a new combat uniform system and a comprehensive package of modernized infantry weapons for the country’s armed forces. The Slovak military’s new Personal...

January 28, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Thales Unveils Compact Device to Help Soldiers Detect Daytime Snipers

Daylight operations may become riskier for snipers following the introduction of a new pocket-sized spotting system by Thales designed to accurately locate long-range shooters. Known as the Modular Counter...

January 22, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Greenland Tensions Drive US Military Preparations for Cold Response 26

Thousands of U.S. Marines are deploying to Norway this month to take part in a major NATO military exercise, as President Donald Trump’s renewed push to seek control of...

January 14, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

German Contract for Modular Holster System Goes to Blackhawk

Blackhawk has been awarded a significant contract to supply the German armed forces with its modular Holster Carry System. The system, tailored to the operational requirements of Bundeswehr soldiers,...

January 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

ATN Unveils Next-Generation Thermal Optics Featuring Sixth-Gen Imaging

American Technologies Network (ATN) is advancing thermal optics with its sixth-generation product family, combining AI-enhanced imaging, upgraded processing power, and ruggedized designs tailored for military and security applications. At...

January 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Army Enhances Soldier Situational Awareness With New Multi-Threat Headborne System

The US Army is enhancing soldier survivability and battlefield awareness with the development of a next-generation combat helmet designed for multi-domain operations. Called the Integrated Multi-Threat Headborne System (IMHS),...

January 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK Grants $3.3M to Avenue3 for Military Digital Health Platform

The UK’s Defence Medical Services has awarded a £2.5 million ($3.3 million) contract to Avenue3 to deliver Project Mercury, a secure electronic health record system designed for military clinicians...

January 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Russia Introduces Next-Generation Camouflage Technology

Russia is fielding a new camouflage system using realistic materials to improve the concealment of troops and ground vehicles along frontline positions, Ukrainian media have reported. The camouflage sheets...

December 29, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall Selected to Provide Laser Modules for New German Assault Rifle

Rheinmetall has secured a contract valued at several hundred million euros to supply laser-light modules for the German Armed Forces as part of the introduction of a new standard-issue...

December 16, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Theon Wins $1B+ NVG Deal in Europe

Europe’s largest-ever night vision procurement has been finalized as the Theon-Hensoldt consortium won a €1-billion OCCAR contract to supply Mikron NVGs to German and Belgian forces. The agreement calls...