LATEST GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS
Striking Move from Sikorsky: Nomad Drones Transported to the Frontline in a Single Container
Sikorsky has introduced a new deployment kit that fits four Nomad 100 unmanned aerial vehicles and all necessary support equipment into a single 20-foot shipping container.
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A Revolution in Air Defense from Lockheed Martin: PAC-3 Edge Takes the Stage
Lockheed Martin has introduced the next-generation PAC-3 Edge missile, developed against hypersonic and advanced missile threats, featuring a multi-pulse motor and increased maneuverability.
Groundbreaking Move by the US Army: A Brand New Military Specialty Class Established for Robotics and Unmanned Systems
With the increasing role of drones and autonomous systems on modern battlefields, the US Army has created a new military specialty class entirely focused on this field.
Italy Reviews MBDA Weapons for Italo-Turkish Drone
Italy is conducting tests to mount MBDA weapons on the Italian-Turkish Astore Levante drone. The Italian Air Force chief is carrying out weaponization activities with small Italian industrial groups alongside MBDA.
A Groundbreaking Wearable Technology for the Future Battlefield: The Primex Move from Twenty-Six Defense
Twenty-Six Defense, a former Elbit Systems of America entity, is opening the door to a new era in military wearable technologies with its lightweight, AI-powered head-mounted display system called Primex, unveiled at the AUSA exhibition.
Land Systems
US Army's Next-Generation Armored Fighting Vehicle Wolf Debuts for the First Time
General Dynamics Land Systems has exhibited the first official model of the Wolf armored fighting vehicle, a candidate for the XM30 program developed to replace the aging Bradley vehicles.
AUSA 2026 Opens Its Doors: The Heart of the Global Defense Sector Beats in Washington
On the first day of the AUSA 2026 exhibition, next-generation land combat systems, autonomous platforms, and modern warfare technologies exhibited by global defense industry giants made a major impact in Washington.
Multi-Autonomy Revolution on a Single Screen: Forterra's Breakthrough Step in Battlefield Management
At the AUSA conference, Forterra introduced the OASIS-OneLink technology, which enables the coordination of unmanned systems from different manufacturers through a single interface.
Naval Systems
A New Era in Naval Warfare History: AI-Powered SETIS Combat Management System from Naval Group
Naval Group showcases its AI-supported tactical decision support and open architecture approaches with the next-generation SETIS Combat Management System developed against the complex threats of the modern naval battlefield.
The Legendary Class of the Dutch Navy Enters History: Set Off Toward the Walrus Decommissioning Shipyard
The Dutch Royal Navy's veteran submarine Walrus, which has been in service for more than thirty years, has embarked on its final voyage to Amsterdam on a floating barge for decommissioning and recycling.
A Giant Step from the French Navy Against Asymmetric Threats: Critical Milestone Reached in the DANAE Armed Unmanned Surface Vessel Program
The French Defense Innovation Agency and the Navy have selected three finalist industrial consortia for the DANAE armed unmanned surface vessel program, advancing to the prototype development phase.
Air Systems
US Army Returns to the Jungle: Critical Tactical Training Begins in Panama
The US Army has reactivated the Jungle Operations Training Center in Panama, which it closed in 1999. Led by Panamanian military experts, US personnel are gaining survival and tactical tracking skills in challenging geographical conditions during the rigorous 18-day course.
Weak Links in the US Army's Production Rodeos: Statements by Telle at the AUSA Conference
The US Army is addressing weak points in the production chain and issues in the supply chain. Telle outlined steps to increase the army's production capacity at the AUSA conference.
Groundbreaking Move from Hanwha in the Naval Battlespace: M38/M48 MUSV and Containerized Munition Systems Unveiled
Hanwha Defense USA showcased the 38-meter M38 MUSV medium unmanned surface vessel, developed in partnership with Magnet Defense, along with multi-role containerized munition systems at the AUSA 2026 defense exhibition. The system stands out with its 17,000-nautical-mile range and modular strike capability.
Cyber & Space
Game-Changing Move in Air Defense from Leonardo DRS: Digital C-Band cxMHR Enters the Field
Leonardo DRS has introduced its fully digital, software-defined C-band cxMHR radar developed for integrated air and missile defense and announced that it has entered serial production.
Indian Leap in the Next-Gen Air Defense Market: Akash Missiles Bound for Central Asia
India is establishing a strategic bridge in the Central Asian defense market by exporting its domestically produced Akash short-range air defense systems to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
France's Next-Generation Combat Aircraft Project: Super Rafale and the Future of ACF
France is preparing to launch its national 6th-generation fighter jet project, the ACF. Additionally, the Rafale F5 (Super Rafale) modernization is set to begin in December 2026.
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