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September 10, 2026
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Land Platforms

New Polish 40-ton IFV packs powerful tank-killing punch

Polish industry has presented a new Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle weighing around 40 tons, designed to transport troops into intense combat environments while offering a high level of armored...

September 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Germany launches large-scale drone production for Ukraine

Auterion and Airlogix have joined forces to manufacture thousands of drones in Germany for Ukraine, with the programme targeting production of more than 5,000 unmanned aerial systems. Germany is...

September 8, 2026
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Land Platforms

K9 howitzers get new drone-integrated warfare concept

At a K9 User Club event in Estonia, Hanwha Aerospace revealed a concept designed to improve the responsiveness and precision of K9 artillery operations through UAV integration. The proposed...

September 8, 2026
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Land Platforms

New Land Rover military vehicle uses monocoque design

Jaguar Land Rover has introduced the Defender Wolf Series II as a new light mobility platform intended for military and other demanding operational environments. The vehicle is being developed...

September 8, 2026
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Land Platforms

New guidance kit extends precision range beyond 31 miles

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has completed a key demonstration of its Long-Range Precision Guidance Kit, showing the potential to give US Army 155mm artillery greater reach and...

September 8, 2026
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Training and Simulation

Britain plans drill to test wartime veteran response

Britain is set to conduct a large-scale exercise designed to test how quickly it can bring former military personnel back into service if the country faces a serious crisis....

September 8, 2026
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Training and Simulation

Agenium joins MBDA’s GDI for AI military simulations

MBDA’s GDI Simulation is strengthening its military training portfolio through the acquisition of Agenium Group, bringing additional artificial intelligence expertise into its simulation business. Agenium will become fully owned...

September 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

Boeing Upgrades Special Ops Chinooks With Advanced Controls

Boeing will supply an advanced flight-control augmentation system for US Special Operations Command’s MH-47G Block II Chinook fleet under a $55.4-million contract. The firm-fixed-price award covers the Active Parallel...

September 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

Finland Gets Its First Locally Built F-35 Engine From Patria

Patria has completed assembly of the first F135 engine system destined for Finland’s F-35A fleet, marking an important step in Helsinki’s fifth-generation fighter acquisition program. Under its cooperation agreement...

September 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

India Develops Homegrown Drone Swarm for Coordinated Attacks

Armanetics has introduced ARMANET, a swarm-management system designed to allow one operator interface to coordinate multiple quadcopter unmanned aerial vehicles. The platform provides centralized mission control while retaining real-time...