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August 11, 2026
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Soldier Systems

UGV expansion helps South Korea tackle troop shortages

South Korea’s expanding interest in unmanned ground vehicles is being driven by a combination of military modernization and a shrinking pool of available soldiers. GlobalData has identified the decline...

August 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Strigo creates shared backbone for Lockheed missiles

Lockheed Martin is developing Strigo as a modular family of technologies designed to provide greater flexibility to future missile systems. The initiative combines next-generation radio-frequency sensors, datalinks and seeker...

August 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

AMCA program keeps critical technology in Indian hands

The AMCA programme is giving India’s private aerospace industry a much larger role while keeping strategic authority with the government. Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Larsen & Toubro and Bharat...

August 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Exploring the Type 212CD next-gen attack submarine

The Type 212CD represents a new generation of conventional submarines developed by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Norway’s Defence Materiel Agency for the German and Norwegian navies. It builds on...

August 8, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India eyes cheaper complement to BrahMos missiles

India’s missile inventory includes advanced systems such as BrahMos and the forthcoming LR-LACM, but there may be an operational gap between tactical weapons and expensive long-range strike systems. One...

August 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New ADE facilities target advanced defense programs

DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) is expanding and modernising its infrastructure to improve India’s ability to develop indigenous aircraft and UAVs. The latest projects cover both precision manufacturing and...

August 8, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Agni maintains range despite airspace avoidance

Former DRDO Chairman S Christopher has provided insight into the fuel costs associated with India’s Agni missile test flights. According to his remarks, some Agni missiles perform sharp trajectory...

August 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

Viper Shield advances after initial F-16 trials

L3Harris Technologies has reached another major milestone for Viper Shield by completing its first two-ship flight test on F-16 fighter aircraft. The achievement represents further progress toward full-rate production,...

August 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Next Virginia subs gain guided missile role

The US Navy has taken a significant step toward strengthening its underwater combat force by reclassifying 19 upcoming Virginia-class submarines as guided missile submarines. The decision reflects the substantial...