LATEST GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS
Historic Step by the US Army for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Warfare: FASCOM is Being Established
To keep pace with the changing dynamics of the modern battlefield, the US Army is establishing the FASCOM command and new procurement offices focused entirely on unmanned and autonomous systems.
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New Era in Armored Combat and UAV Defense from General Dynamics: Wolf XM30 and PERCH 2.0 Take the Stage
At the annual AUSA meeting, General Dynamics Land Systems showcased the Wolf XM30 prototype to replace the Bradley and the PERCH 2.0 system, which launches ammunition from under armor.
Teledyne FLIR Defense Introduces New Compact C-UAS Radar
Teledyne FLIR Defense has introduced the new Ranger R10-3DX compact counter-UAS radar. This radar offers operators an affordable, compact, and high-capacity radar solution that provides early warning and tracking performance against evolving drone threats.
Critical Defense Move from Poland: US Production Lines Must Be Moved to Europe
Speaking at the security summit in Warsaw, Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized that U.S. defense industry giants should relocate their production lines and maintenance facilities to Europe to counter supply chain disruptions.
US Army's New Intelligence Ghost HADES May Hit Budget Barrier
Although the US Army's high-altitude intelligence platform HADES project is progressing in line with its cost and schedule, potential budget extensions threaten the mass production process.
Land Systems
Lynx XM30 Steps Onto the Stage in US Army's Next-Generation Infantry Fighting Vehicle Race
The Lynx XM30 prototype, developed by American Rheinmetall, has begun being tested by US Army soldiers. Set to replace the M2 Bradley, the next-generation armored vehicle draws attention with its hybrid-electric propulsion system and 50mm unmanned turret.
Historic Step by the US Army for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Warfare: FASCOM is Being Established
To keep pace with the changing dynamics of the modern battlefield, the US Army is establishing the FASCOM command and new procurement offices focused entirely on unmanned and autonomous systems.
New Era in Armored Combat and UAV Defense from General Dynamics: Wolf XM30 and PERCH 2.0 Take the Stage
At the annual AUSA meeting, General Dynamics Land Systems showcased the Wolf XM30 prototype to replace the Bradley and the PERCH 2.0 system, which launches ammunition from under armor.
Naval Systems
Strategic Move in the Baltic: Comprehensive Submarine Cooperation Between Poland and Sweden Formalized
Sweden and Poland have signed final agreements regarding crew training and the interim leasing of the HMS Södermanland submarine under the Orka submarine program.
Germany's F127 Frigate Crisis: Multi-Billion Euro Naval Program Threatens Other Services
Germany's next-generation F127 air defense frigate project, shaped by soaring costs and ballistic missile defense requirements, threatens the budgets of other military branches, raising the prospect of design and quantity revisions due to financial pressures.
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.
Air Systems
Avio and Lockheed Sign Cooperation Agreement for Solid Rocket Motor Production
Avio will manufacture solid rocket motors for Lockheed Martin's Extended-Range GMLRS and Practice Rocket. This agreement will provide Lockheed with a secondary motor source and an additional motor source for the GMLRS projectile once fully calibrated.
MKE's New Crown Jewel TOLGA Successfully Passes Its First Field Test
Developed by Mechanical and Chemical Industry (MKE), the TOLGA Close-In Air Defense System made its debut at the Fire Free 2026 exercise, destroying a drone target with a direct hit from 760 meters.
Global Defense Giants Showcase New Generation Technologies at AUSA 2026
On the second day of the AUSA 2026 fair, global defense industry giants unveiled the latest technology platforms and strategic systems that will shape the battlefield of the future.
Cyber & Space
Teledyne FLIR Defense Introduces New Compact C-UAS Radar
Teledyne FLIR Defense has introduced the new Ranger R10-3DX compact counter-UAS radar. This radar offers operators an affordable, compact, and high-capacity radar solution that provides early warning and tracking performance against evolving drone threats.
Europe's First Loyal Wingman Takes Flight: U740-Valkyrie in the Skies
Airbus and Kratos successfully completed the first European flight of the U740-Valkyrie as part of Europe's joint unmanned combat aerial vehicle project.
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.
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