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U.S. Soldiers from the 25th Division Sustainment Brigade maneuver an autonomous ground vehicle at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, on November 8, 2026, during a G-TEAD Accelerated Capability Event powered by xTech, supporting the Army’s effort to acquire robotic systems for resupply, casualty evacuation, and other sustainment missions. (Picture source U.S. Department of War/Defense)

U.S. Army Seeks More Robotic Systems to Support Resupply and Casualty Evacuation

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Army is pursuing autonomous ground systems to expand its options for supplying forward troops, moving equipment, and evacuating casualties w…
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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Adam Vanderkolk, assigned to Delta Troop, 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, observes crews staging M1A2 SEPv2 Abrams main battle tanks at Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania, on November 9, 2026, in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and NATO’s eastern flank deterrence mission. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War/Defense)

U.S. Army M1A2 SEPv2 Abrams Tanks Arrive in Lithuania to Strengthen NATO’s Eastern Flank

| Defense News Army 2026
U.S. Army M1A2 SEPv2 Abrams main battle tanks assigned to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, have arrived in Lithuania to su…
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The X12 is a Swiss hybrid-electric VTOL multicopter designed for shipboard maritime surveillance, electronic warfare, mine detection, and military resupply, with a 30 kg maximum payload, an endurance exceeding seven hours, and surveillance extending up to 200 km. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Swiss company Xer Technologies launches X12 hybrid naval drone for naval surveillance and tactical resupply

| Defense News Army 2026
At Euronaval 2026 in Paris, Swiss manufacturer Xer Technologies AG introduced its updated X12 heavy-duty hybrid-electric naval drone. The 70 kg maxim…
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U.S. Army soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division fired the SIG Sauer M250 6.8mm machine gun during intensive combat training in Hawaii, demonstrating the integration of next-generation infantry firepower into jungle and archipelagic warfare preparations across the Indo-Pacific (Picture Source: U.S. Army)

U.S. Army Prepares for High-Intensity Jungle Warfare in the Pacific with New SIG Sauer M250 6.8mm Machine Gun

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Army is bringing greater firepower to Pacific jungle warfare with SIG Sauer’s M250 6.8mm machine gun, showcased during combat training in Ha…
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U.S. Marines are integrating American-made Neros Archer FPV attack drones into infantry training at Twentynine Palms, strengthening small-unit reconnaissance, long-range precision-strike capabilities, and readiness for drone-intensive warfare (Picture Source: USMC)

U.S. Marines Train with Neros Archer FPV Attack Drones to Extend Infantry Strike Range

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Marine Corps is expanding its infantry firepower with American-made Neros Archer FPV attack drones, giving frontline units the ability to st…
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U.S. Army Soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment’s Regimental Support Squadron conduct sling load training with a CH-47 Chinook helicopter from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade in Vilseck, Germany, on November 3, 2026, practicing rapid equipment and supply transport to support NATO readiness and combat sustainment. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War/Defense)

U.S. Army Trains With CH-47 Chinook helicopter to Strengthen Rapid Resupply for NATO Operations

| Defense News Army 2026
U.S. Army Soldiers have conducted sling load training with a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Germany, practicing the coordination needed to move equipmen…
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Portugal is investing up to €82.35 million to modernize its Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks, address aging equipment and maintenance challenges, improve operational availability, and strengthen its heavy armored contribution to NATO collective defense (Picture Source: Exército Português / Portuguese Army)

Portugal Launches €82M Leopard 2A6 Tank Modernization to Restore Armored Combat Readiness

| Defense News Army 2026
Portugal is investing up to €82.35 million to modernize its Leopard 2A6 tanks, boosting combat readiness and strengthening NATO's heavy armored force…
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Belgium has ordered 20 Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 air defence systems in a contract worth several hundred million euros, strengthening its Blue Dome network with advanced counter-drone capabilities to protect critical infrastructure against low-altitude aerial threats (Picture Source: Rheinmetall AG)

Belgium Orders 20 Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 Air Defence Systems to Protect Critical Infrastructure

| Defense News Army 2026
Belgium is strengthening its defenses against drones and low-altitude aerial threats with the purchase of 20 Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 air defense sys…
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The U.S. Marine Corps has more than doubled its Heckler & Koch M27 rifle contract ceiling to $84.6 million, securing continued procurement through 2028 as the U.S. Army transitions to its next-generation 6.8mm M7 rifle (Picture Source: U.S. Marine Corps)

Heckler & Koch M27 Rifle Remains Core U.S. Marine Corps Infantry Weapon Backed by Expanded $84.6 Million Contract

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Marine Corps is reinforcing its commitment to the combat-proven Heckler & Koch M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, securing the continued availabi…
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Akeron MP is an MBDA medium-range guided missile designed to engage armored vehicles, fortified positions and light craft at ranges exceeding four kilometers, combining day/night targeting with fire-and-forget guidance or operator control during flight. (Picture source: MBDA)

Cyprus, France and Sweden Sign Framework for Joint Akeron MP Anti-Tank Missile Purchases

| Defense News Army 2026
Cyprus, France and Sweden have signed a framework agreement for the joint acquisition of MBDA’s Akeron MP guided missiles, establishing a shared rout…
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China's DF-61 road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile displayed during the military parade in Beijing on September 3, 2025, ahead of its reported integration into regular PLA Rocket Force training ( China Military)

China Strengthens Nuclear Deterrent as DF-61 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Enters Rocket Force

| Defense News Army 2026
China has incorporated its DF-61 intercontinental ballistic missile into routine training with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force, marki…
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A Mexican UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The proposed acquisition of 11 UH-60Ms would expand Mexico’s existing fleet to support counter-drug airlift missions. (Picture source: U.S. Army)

Mexico Requests 11 U.S. UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters for Counter-Drug Missions

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of 11 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and associated equipment to Mexico, supporting a planned e…
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An FD-1 drone interceptor is launched from a U.S. Army SGT Stout during a counter-drone assessment in Ustka, Poland, on November 6, 2026. (Picture source: U.S. Army)

US Army Launches FD-1 Drone Interceptor From Stryker Air Defense Vehicle Against Mass Drone Attacks

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Army is evaluating the FD-1 drone interceptor in Poland as part of efforts to develop a more affordable response to mass drone attacks. Cond…
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A RIPSAW M3 robotic ground vehicle pictured in Textron Systems’ announcement. The photograph illustrates the vehicle type and does not establish delivery of the two Marine Corps vehicles. (Picture Source: Army Recognition Group)

U.S. Marines Order Two RIPSAW M3 Robotic Vehicles for Ground Combat Experimentation

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded an agreement to acquire two RIPSAW M3 tracked robotic vehicles for the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory in Quant…
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An Extended Range Attack Munition live-fire test was conducted Jan. 22, 2026 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. (Picture source: US DoD)

US Air Force Wants Over 1000 ERAM Cruise Missiles Delivered in 15 Months for Ukraine Strike Missions

| Defense News Army 2026
The requirement comes as the Pentagon increasingly prioritizes relatively inexpensive precision weapons that can be produced in large quantities. For…
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A U.S. Army drone operator from the 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division retrieves his drone after a flight during Combined Resolve 27-01 at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, on October 22, 2026. The exercise assessed the integration of drones into armored reconnaissance operations. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War/Defense)

U.S. Army Armored Troop Records 19 Direct Drone Hits During Germany Exercise

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Division recorded 19 direct drone attacks with confirmed hits during a late-October exercise at Hohenfels, Germany, accor…
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U.S. Army soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division integrate VTOL reconnaissance drones into jungle warfare rehearsals in Hawaii during JPMRC 27-01, sharpening tactical surveillance, battlefield awareness, and readiness for high-intensity combat across the Indo-Pacific (Picture Source: U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division)

U.S. Army Prepares for High-Intensity Indo-Pacific Jungle and Island Warfare with VTOL Reconnaissance Drones

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Army is preparing for high-intensity warfare in the Indo-Pacific by testing VTOL reconnaissance drones in Hawaii’s challenging jungle terrai…
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The X-Lock interceptor developed by French company Alta Ares is designed to counter hostile drones at ranges of up to 15 km and speeds of 310 km/h, as the company secures six lots under a NATO counter-drone framework agreement. (Picture source: Alta Ares)

NATO Picks France's Alta Ares Counter-Drone Systems to Protect Troops and Bases From Drone Attacks

| Defense News Army 2026
French defense company Alta Ares has secured six lots under a NATO counter-drone framework agreement, marking another development in the company's ex…
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Slovenia’s Valhalla Turrets has completed live-fire trials of its ASGARD counter-drone air defense turret armed with a U.S.-made Dillon Aero M134D six-barrel Gatling gun, demonstrating its high-volume firing capability during tests supported by the Slovenian Armed Forces (Picture Source: Valhalla Turrets)

Valhalla Turrets Completes Trials of ASGARD Counter-Drone Turret Equipped with M134D 7.62 mm Gatling Gun

| Defense News Army 2026
Slovenia’s Valhalla Turrets has completed live-fire trials of its ASGARD counter-drone air defense system armed with the American-made Dillon Aero M1…
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The U.S. Army’s Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon assigned to Bravo Battery 5th Battalion 3rd Field Artillery 1st Multi-Domain Task Force takes part in exercise Resolute Hunter 26-1 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Washington on November 19 2025 (Picture source: US DoD)

US Dark Eagle and Navy Hypersonic Missiles Gain New Parts Supply as Production Bottlenecks Persist

| Defense News Army 2026
The United States is expanding its industrial capacity to manufacture hypersonic weapons for the U.S. Army and Navy, with General Atomics selected to…
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Bulgaria accepted its first five Stryker armored vehicles on November 3, 2026, following final assembly at TEREM-Ivaylo, with 183 Strykers and 15 logistical vehicles ordered for $1.414 billion. (Picture source: U.S. Embassy Sofia)

Bulgaria accepts first five US M1126 Stryker ICV armored vehicles under $1.4 billion Army modernization

| Defense News Army 2026
Bulgaria officially accepted its first five M1126 Stryker 8×8 infantry carrier vehicles during an official ceremony at the state-owned TEREM-Ivaylo m…
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U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division soldiers trained with a mobile 20-kW AMP-HEL laser weapon mounted on an Infantry Squad Vehicle near Fort Hancock, Texas, highlighting the military's push to strengthen homeland defense against emerging drone threats (Picture Source: U.S. Dept. of War)

U.S. Army 101st Airborne Trains with Mobile 20-kW AMP-HEL Laser to Counter Drones at Southern Border

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Army is expanding its ability to counter drone threats on American territory by deploying mobile high-energy laser weapons. According to pho…
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Lockheed Martin’s QuadStar Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) displayed at AUSA 2026 in Washington D.C. is designed to replace the U.S. Army’s Stinger missile with greater range and improved air defense capabilities against drones and other aerial threats. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

US Army Stinger Replacement QuadStar Cuts Initial Manufacturing Time as Missile Production Scales Up

| Defense News Army 2026
Lockheed Martin is accelerating industrial preparations for its QuadStar interceptor, a candidate to replace the US Army's Stinger missile, as Washin…
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The Air Cover's principal potential operational advantage lies in automating the deployment, repositioning, and recovery of camouflage, reducing exposure to enemy reconnaissance drones, thermal imagers, and satellites during the installation of conventional concealment measures. (Picture source: Vigil Autonomy)

US company develops autonomous flying camouflage that can follow military vehicles and deploy decoys

| Defense News Army 2026
Austin, Texas defense startup Vigil Autonomy, led by founder Matt Goodman, introduced Air Cover in late October 2026, an autonomous flying camouflage…
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AeroVironment’s LOCUST X3 high-energy laser weapon system on display at AUSA 2026 in Washington, D.C. The system uses a focused laser beam to defeat hostile drones, providing an additional layer of defense alongside guns, missiles and electronic warfare systems. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

U.S. Army LOCUST X3 Laser Weapon Production Adds Leonardo DRS for Power and Cooling

| Defense News Army 2026
Leonardo DRS will supply power and thermal-management subsystems and integration expertise for AeroVironment’s production of LOCUST X3 laser weapons…
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