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August 24, 2026
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Canada selects Kongsberg for remote weapon systems

Kongsberg has signed a new 1.1-billion-Norwegian-krona agreement, valued at roughly $118 million, with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for the supply of Protector RS4 remote weapon stations to the Canadian...

August 16, 2026
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Nyx MK-I targets GPS-denied battlefield operations

Indian startup Kalavinka Technologies has introduced the Nyx MK-I, an autonomous loitering munition intended to maintain operations in environments affected by GPS denial and electronic warfare.The system was developed...

August 14, 2026
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Common airframe aims to streamline hypersonic systems

Lockheed Martin is investing millions of dollars in a new Modular Payload Delivery System (MPDS) designed to provide a common platform for a range of hypersonic offensive and defensive...

August 14, 2026
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Marines train for counter-drone missions using rifles

The US Marine Corps is conducting specialized training to help personnel respond to small unmanned aircraft threats with their existing individual and squad-level weapons.During a three-day exercise at Twentynine...

August 13, 2026
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50mm cannon adds punch to Northrop air defense system

Raid Hunter Designed to Add Another Defensive Layer Against Airborne ThreatsNorthrop Grumman is developing Raid Hunter Gun-Based Air Defense, a new weapon system intended to reinforce short-range defenses against...

August 12, 2026
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South Korea Invests $2.43B in K2 Tank Upgrade

South Korea is set to invest 3.43 trillion won ($2.43 billion) in upgrading its K2 main battle tanks to improve protection against emerging battlefield threats, particularly drones and anti-tank...

August 11, 2026
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Epirus system targets drone swarms for US Marines

The US Marine Corps has selected Epirus to provide a new mobile high-power microwave capability for countering drone swarms. The $11 million contract covers the High-power Microwave Autonomous Vehicle...

August 11, 2026
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US Army expands access to weapons testing ranges

The US Army is introducing a new approach to defence testing that is intended to give companies quicker access to military ranges. The objective is to shorten the period...

August 7, 2026
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$40M funding expands Aurelius DEW production

Aurelius Systems has raised $40 million to accelerate the growth of its directed-energy counter-drone business. The California-based defense company plans to use the new capital to advance its Archimedes...

August 5, 2026
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Vulcano rounds extend Mk 45 strike range

Diehl Defence and BAE Systems have entered into a strategic agreement aimed at expanding the combat capabilities of naval forces by integrating Vulcano long-range precision-guided ammunition with the widely...