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- Maritime13:30 UTC
Patria NEMO Navy: Unlocking unmatched versatility and protection for modern naval forces
The Patria NEMO Navy mortar system marks a revolutionary advance in maritime defence technology, offering unparalleled benefits to customers who demand performance, adaptability and safety in their naval operations.
- Land13:18 UTC
Leonardo DRS Strengthens Dismounted Soldier Modernization
U.S. Army award illustrates DRS’ strategy to deliver advanced Family of Weapon Sights, soldier connectivity and mission-ready sensing capability at … mehr...
- Air13:00 UTC
Teledyne FLIR Defense releases new compact counter-UAS radar
“The Ranger R10-3DX gives operators an affordable, compact, and highly capable radar solution that delivers the early warning and tracking performance needed to counter evolving drone threats,” Rob Tarantino, senior vice president of Surveillance at Teledyne FLIR Defense, said.
- Industry12:24 UTC
From requirement-driven to market-ready: Rethinking how defense technology reaches the warfighter
[Sponsored] As threats continue to evolve, speed will increasingly depend on what is already available when the need emerges.
- Industry12:22 UTC
AUSA 2026: Textron shows upgraded Commando Select as it seeks exports beyond Ukraine
The latest Commando Select configuration incorporates improvements to its powerpack and suspension, with the first of 65 vehicles destined for Ukraine expected to be delivered in early 2027.
- Land12:19 UTC
Drones Are Creating New Opportunities For The U.S. Army To Deceive Its Enemies
Deception and guile are emerging as primary tasks for uncrewed platforms in the Army's new concept of operations.
- Air12:05 UTC
AUSA 2026: Northrop Grumman targets lower-cost air defence with $100 million Raid Hunter investment
At AUSA 2026, Northrop Grumman revealed it had invested US$100 million in its Raid Hunter gun-based air defence capability, which the company claims could reduce the cost of individual engagements by 95.5% compared with interceptor missiles.
- Air11:53 UTC
Drone carrying M250 machine gun completes firing test
A heavy-duty quadcopter carrying Sig Sauer’s new M250 light machine gun has completed a test requiring it to identify and engage targets from the air.
- Maritime11:39 UTC
Sweden Formalizes Interim Submarine Training and Södermanland Lease for Poland
Poland and Sweden have finalized formal contracts for Polish submarine crew training and the lease of the interim A17-class boat HMS Södermanland, paving the way for the future delivery of Saab A26 submarines.
- Maritime11:34 UTC
Sentiq Defence launches as an Italian integrator of autonomous maritime systems for multi-domain operations
Bordighera (IM), Italy (13.10.26) – Sentiq Defence (Sentiq) today announces the start of operations as an Italian integrator of autonomous and
- Land11:00 UTC
Army to take a (cautious) step toward employing AI agents to defend networks: Official
The Army is making its first awards under Project Griffin, which eventually envisions AI prowling networks for malicious activity.
- Maritime10:23 UTC
US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders
The service is updating several parts of its aviation fleet including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and procuring uncrewed aircraft to boost its maritime surveillance.
- Maritime09:33 UTC
Canada targets 2027 frigate trials for CU179 Peregrine uncrewed helicopter
The Royal Canadian Navy’s CU179 Peregrine will undergo Halifax-class frigate trials in 2027 ahead of initial operational capability in 2028, while River-class destroyer integration arrangements remain undefined.
- Air09:30 UTC
Active protection systems: from optional upgrade to operational requirement
As battlefield threats multiply, active protection systems are becoming increasingly important for armoured vehicle survivability – but cost, integration challenges and evolving drone threats will determine how widely they can be deployed.
- Maritime08:31 UTC
Will The German Navy’s F127 Frigate Displace Other Procurements Over High Cost?
Expenditures in the double-digit billion-euro range associated with the procurement of eight F127 air defence frigates now trigger concerns among the other German service branches that their own projects could be sacrificed. By Waldemar Geiger / hartpunkt – translation by Naval News Media reports repeatedly circulated claims that a single ship of this new class ...
- Space07:22 UTC
► CSG enters the space sector through investment in MDA Space
CSG (‘the Group’), a global industrial and defence group, today announces its entry into the space sector through the acquisition
- Land07:19 UTC
Hanwha Extends Support for Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation and Korea Defense Veterans Association
Hanwha Group has signed a third support agreement with the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation (KUSAF) and the Korea Defense Veterans Association … mehr...
- Air07:12 UTC
MARSS signs £370 million contract for nationwide counter-drone defence of Kuwait
MARSS, an EOS company, has entered into a £370 million contract to deliver a nationwide counter-drone defence system for Kuwait,
- Land07:12 UTC
AUSA 2026: can converting established vehicle platforms offer route into emerging UGV market?
Defence manufacturers are showcasing uncrewed versions of established military and commercial vehicles at AUSA 2026 as the US Army’s Project Sustainment draws interest.
- Air07:06 UTC
AUSA 2026: IAI expands force protection and multi-layered C-UAS architecture with HawkGuard
Washington D.C., October 12, 2026 – Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a world-class aerospace and defense leader, is expanding its multi-layered
- Industry06:51 UTC
Uvision and Wayland Autonomy collaborate to expand sensor-to-effect architecture with airborne ISR
AUSA Washington D.C., 10-12 October 2026, Hall A, Booth #1167 Washington, D.C., October 12 – Uvision, a global leader in
- Air06:41 UTC
Airbus U740 Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft takes off for its maiden flight in Europe
Ottobrunn / Taufkirchen, Germany, 12 October 2026 – Airbus, in partnership with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS),
- Land06:36 UTC
Sage Technologies Leads Industry in Digitization of Military Night Vision Goggles
Company Addresses Market Challenges and Integration of AI Applications WASHINGTON, D.C., OCTOBER 12, 2026 — Sage Technologies, an innovator in … mehr...
- Land03:27 UTC
Army plans ‘rodeo’ to round up supply-chain problems
The service’s “biggest acquisition program” is fostering new companies, acting secretary says.
- Land00:30 UTC
Telle talks ‘manufacturing rodeo,’ supply chain ‘weak links’: AUSA Day 1
The Breaking Defense team is on the ground, reporting for AUSA 2026.
- Land23:42 UTC
US Army to stage counter-drug training exercises in South America
Western Hemisphere Command is building up a “theater Army,” Gen. Joe Ryan said Monday at AUSA.
- Land22:32 UTC
The US Army is back in the jungle. Panamanians are showing soldiers the way.
Panamanian service members have trained, lived — and in some cases, fought — in the jungle. Now, they are teaching U.S. service members.
- Land21:27 UTC
American Army forces in South Korea adapting to new drone threats
The 8th Army has been learning from what’s happening in Ukraine and the Middle East, and working through changes in its own tactics, techniques and procedures, Lt. Gen. Joe Hilbert told reporters.
- Cyber21:20 UTC
ARCYBER expanding use of AI agents for network operations
Task Force Lexington has “mapped out” an entire Cyber Protection Team composed of agents, including for analytic support and network analysts, among other roles.