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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.
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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.
The New Era of Asymmetric Warfare: Fully Autonomous UAV Countermeasure Systems from Powerus
US‑based Powerus presented the fully autonomous Guardian 3 UAV defense system, which it developed as a solution to the cost crisis of traditional air defense munitions.
Beijing's Strategic Move in Southeast Asia: How the Ban Keun Airport Base is Changing Regional Balances
China's transformation of the Ban Keun Airport in Laos into a joint military training and logistics center has raised concerns over the expansion of Beijing's military sphere of influence in Southeast Asia.
Modern Optics Revolution for the Legendary M240 Machine Gun
FN America has introduced a new tactical long rail upgrade kit developed for the decades-old M240 machine gun platform.
Land Systems
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.
Bureaucratic Cleanup Operation in the US Army: Moving Beyond Corporate Jargon
Acting Under Secretary of the Army Adam Telle criticized overly bureaucratic language and jargon in his first public speech, highlighting the critical importance of speed, open architecture, and acquisition reform on the modern battlefield.
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
Strategic Move by the US Military in the Middle East: High-Altitude Balloon Swarms on Duty
The US Army deployed strategic balloon squadrons in the Middle East to support CENTCOM operations; the collected data is shaping future intelligence and surveillance architecture.
Global Defense Giants Showcase Body Display at AUSA Fair: Future Combat Systems Take the Stage
On the first day of the AUSA exhibition in Washington, many state-of-the-art defense products, ranging from unmanned systems to next-generation armored combat vehicles, were showcased.
Critical Warning from Warsaw: Europe's Defense Architecture Must Be Urgently Reshaped Against the Russian Threat
Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for urgent and decisive steps against the existential threat posed by Russia to the continental security architecture.
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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