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Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti tours General Dynamics Electric Boat’s Quonset Point facility in Rhode Island, where modular construction and outfitting operations support future Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines as the U.S. Navy accelerates AI-enabled submarine production modernization. Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti tours General Dynamics Electric Boat’s Quonset Point facility in Rhode Island, where modular construction and outfitting operations support future Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines as the U.S. Navy accelerates AI-enabled submarine production modernization.

U.S. Navy Deploys Artificial Intelligence System to Accelerate Columbia and Virginia Submarine Production

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Navy is moving to weaponize artificial intelligence inside its submarine shipbuilding sector with the rollout of ShipOS (Shipbuilding Oper...
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The new CFL-120 Karpat medium tank unveiled by CSG and FNSS at IDEB 2026 combines a 120 mm NATO-standard gun, advanced protection systems, and high tactical mobility in a 34-ton tracked combat vehicle designed for modern networked warfare. The new CFL-120 Karpat medium tank unveiled by CSG and FNSS at IDEB 2026 combines a 120 mm NATO-standard gun, advanced protection systems, and high tactical mobility in a 34-ton tracked combat vehicle designed for modern networked warfare.

Türkiye and Czech Republic Reveal CFL-120 Karpat Medium Tank as New NATO and M1A2 Abrams Alternative

| Defense News Army 2026
Czech Company CSG and FNSS from Türkiye unveiled the new CFL-120 Karpat medium tank at IDEB 2026 in Bratislava, positioning the platform as a light...
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The Philippine Army is evaluating the Type 16 MCV because its 26-ton weight, 8x8 wheeled mobility, and 105mm firepower are better suited than heavy tanks for rapid deployment across the Philippines’ weak bridge network, island geography, and limited transport infrastructure. (Picture source: US DoD) The Philippine Army is evaluating the Type 16 MCV because its 26-ton weight, 8x8 wheeled mobility, and 105mm firepower are better suited than heavy tanks for rapid deployment across the Philippines’ weak bridge network, island geography, and limited transport infrastructure. (Picture source: US DoD)

Philippines evaluates Japan's Type 16 MCV as a lightweight alternative to heavy main battle tanks

| Defense News Army 2026
The Philippine Army is evaluating Japan’s Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle during Exercise Balikatan 41-2026 as Manila reassesses how to build armor...
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The CFL-120 Karpat is designed to deliver the firepower of a main battle tank in a lighter vehicle that is easier to transport, cheaper to operate, consumes less fuel, and can move more easily across weak bridges, narrow roads, soft terrain, and rail networks. (Picture source: FNSS) The CFL-120 Karpat is designed to deliver the firepower of a main battle tank in a lighter vehicle that is easier to transport, cheaper to operate, consumes less fuel, and can move more easily across weak bridges, narrow roads, soft terrain, and rail networks. (Picture source: FNSS)

New CFL-120 Karpat medium tank combines 120mm firepower with lower deployment costs

| Defense News Army 2026
Turkish defense company FNSS and the Czech-Slovak group CSG unveiled the CFL-120 Karpat at IDEB 2026 on May 12, introducing a 34-ton medium tank th...
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Iraq is pairing South Korean Cheongung-II medium-range surface-to-air missile batteries with Turkish short-range counter-drone systems to rebuild layered air defenses against missiles, drones, and low-flying aircraft (Picture source: Army Recognition Edit). Iraq is pairing South Korean Cheongung-II medium-range surface-to-air missile batteries with Turkish short-range counter-drone systems to rebuild layered air defenses against missiles, drones, and low-flying aircraft (Picture source: Army Recognition Edit).

Iraq’s New Air Defense Strategy Combines Korean M-SAM II Missiles With Turkish Counter-Drone Systems

| Defense News Army 2026
Iraq is rebuilding its air defense network with a layered architecture that combines eight South Korean Cheongung-II M-SAM II missile batteries fro...
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The main advantage of the MIRV-equipped Agni-5 is that a single missile can strike several separate strategic targets simultaneously, while making interception by adversary missile defence systems significantly more difficult. (Picture source: Indian MoD) The main advantage of the MIRV-equipped Agni-5 is that a single missile can strike several separate strategic targets simultaneously, while making interception by adversary missile defence systems significantly more difficult. (Picture source: Indian MoD)

India tests second Advanced Agni-5 MIRV nuclear missile with multiple independent warheads

| Defense News Army 2026
India has conducted a second publicly acknowledged test of its MIRV-capable Advanced Agni-5 ballistic missile, validating the ability to deploy mul...
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The U.S. Army used a CH-47F Chinook to airlift two M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicles during Exercise Salaknib 2026 in the Philippines, demonstrating rapid island combat mobility for Indo-Pacific defense operations (Picture Source: U.S. Army/Bitannica, edited by Army Recognition Group) The U.S. Army used a CH-47F Chinook to airlift two M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicles during Exercise Salaknib 2026 in the Philippines, demonstrating rapid island combat mobility for Indo-Pacific defense operations (Picture Source: U.S. Army/Bitannica, edited by Army Recognition Group)

U.S. Army Trains Chinook Airlift of M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicles in Philippines for Rapid Island Defense

| Defense News Army 2026
U.S. Army forces trained to sling-load two M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicles beneath a CH-47 Chinook during Exercise Salaknib 2026 in the Philippines, ...
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DARPA is seeking containerized autonomous drone constellations able to launch, recover, recharge, and manage up to 500 Group 1-3 unmanned aerial vehicles for sustained reconnaissance, electronic warfare, communications relay, and strike missions in contested environments (Picture source: U.S. DoW). DARPA is seeking containerized autonomous drone constellations able to launch, recover, recharge, and manage up to 500 Group 1-3 unmanned aerial vehicles for sustained reconnaissance, electronic warfare, communications relay, and strike missions in contested environments (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. DARPA Eyes Autonomous Drone Containers for Sustained GPS-Denied Warfare Operations

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is pushing toward containerized autonomous drone operations that could allow American forces to ...
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Lockheed Martin’s QuadStar missile completed a seeker characterization flight test at White Sands Missile Range, advancing the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor program to replace the FIM-92 Stinger with improved target tracking, onboard processing, and short-range air defense capability (Picture source: Lockheed Martin). Lockheed Martin’s QuadStar missile completed a seeker characterization flight test at White Sands Missile Range, advancing the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor program to replace the FIM-92 Stinger with improved target tracking, onboard processing, and short-range air defense capability (Picture source: Lockheed Martin).

U.S. Army Advances Stinger Replacement as Lockheed Martin QuadStar Missile Passes Key Flight Test

| Defense News Army 2026
Lockheed Martin’s QuadStar missile has completed a key flight test for the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor program, advancing t...
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The U.S. Army awarded Elbit Systems of America a $212 million contract to continue producing ENVG-B fused night vision goggles through 2028, strengthening infantry survivability, passive targeting capability, and sensor-fused battlefield awareness for modern night combat operations (Picture Source: Elbit Systems, Edited By Army Recognition Group) The U.S. Army awarded Elbit Systems of America a $212 million contract to continue producing ENVG-B fused night vision goggles through 2028, strengthening infantry survivability, passive targeting capability, and sensor-fused battlefield awareness for modern night combat operations (Picture Source: Elbit Systems, Edited By Army Recognition Group)

U.S. Army Expands Sensor-Fused Night Warfare Capabilities with $212 Million ENVG-B Night Vision Goggles Order

| Defense News Army 2026
Elbit Systems announced on May 12, 2026, that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America – Night Vision LLC, received a delivery order valued at...
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The U.S. Army is expanding fielding of SMART SHOOTER’s SMASH 2000LE AI-assisted rifle fire control systems to give frontline soldiers a direct hard-kill capability against FPV drones and other small aerial threats at close range (Picture Source: U.S. Army / Smart Shooter / U.S. Marines, Edited by Army Recognition Group) The U.S. Army is expanding fielding of SMART SHOOTER’s SMASH 2000LE AI-assisted rifle fire control systems to give frontline soldiers a direct hard-kill capability against FPV drones and other small aerial threats at close range (Picture Source: U.S. Army / Smart Shooter / U.S. Marines, Edited by Army Recognition Group)

U.S. Orders More SMASH 2000LE Fire Control Systems to Give Soldiers Final Layer of Defense Against Drone Threats

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Army is expanding fielding of the Smart Shooter SMASH 2000LE fire control system under a new $10.7 million award announced by Smart Shoote...
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U.S. military installations will test high-energy laser and high-power microwave weapons under a new counter-drone pilot program aimed at protecting critical bases, airfields, and strategic infrastructure from small unmanned aerial threats (Picture source: U.S. DoW). U.S. military installations will test high-energy laser and high-power microwave weapons under a new counter-drone pilot program aimed at protecting critical bases, airfields, and strategic infrastructure from small unmanned aerial threats (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Pentagon Deploys Laser and Microwave Counter-Drone Systems Across 5 U.S. Military Bases

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Department of War has selected five military bases across the United States to field high-energy laser and high-power microwave systems in...
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The Philippine Army is interested in the Type 10 because it combines full main battle tank firepower and advanced combat systems with a combat weight light enough to operate on many Philippine roads, bridges, and transport networks. (Picture source: Japanese Army) The Philippine Army is interested in the Type 10 because it combines full main battle tank firepower and advanced combat systems with a combat weight light enough to operate on many Philippine roads, bridges, and transport networks. (Picture source: Japanese Army)

Philippine Army evaluates Japan's Type 10 tank to replace Israeli Sabrah fleet expansion

| Defense News Army 2026
The Philippine Army is evaluating Japan’s Type 10 main battle tank as a potential alternative to further expansion of its Israeli Sabrah fleet, acc...
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HDT Robotics’ Hunter WOLF 6x6 unmanned ground vehicle, delivered to the U.S. Army’s 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Polk, combines load carriage, casualty evacuation, power generation, ISR support, and optional remote weapon integration for light infantry operations (Picture source: HDT Global). HDT Robotics’ Hunter WOLF 6x6 unmanned ground vehicle, delivered to the U.S. Army’s 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Polk, combines load carriage, casualty evacuation, power generation, ISR support, and optional remote weapon integration for light infantry operations (Picture source: HDT Global).

U.S. Army Receives Hunter WOLF Robot Vehicle With Mountain Division for Frontline Combat Support

| Defense News Army 2026
HDT Robotics has delivered Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicles to the U.S. Army’s 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Polk, Louisiana, giv...
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Germany’s request centers on the acquisition of three Typhon Mid-Range Capability launch systems and up to 400 Tomahawk Block V cruise missiles, while a parallel option focuses on integrating Tomahawk missiles aboard three frigate classes. (Picture source: Australian Navy) Germany’s request centers on the acquisition of three Typhon Mid-Range Capability launch systems and up to 400 Tomahawk Block V cruise missiles, while a parallel option focuses on integrating Tomahawk missiles aboard three frigate classes. (Picture source: Australian Navy)

Germany rushes to save 400 Tomahawk missile deal after Trump withdraws 5,000 troops from the country

| Defense News Army 2026
Germany is accelerating efforts to secure Typhon missile launchers and up to 400 Tomahawk Block V cruise missiles after Washington cancelled plans ...
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At Saha Expo 2026, Vietnam’s defense company Viettel showcases a mock-up of its new VTUAV-M medium-range reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle designed for intelligence gathering, target acquisition, and real-time battlefield surveillance. At Saha Expo 2026, Vietnam’s defense company Viettel showcases a mock-up of its new VTUAV-M medium-range reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle designed for intelligence gathering, target acquisition, and real-time battlefield surveillance.

Vietnam Unveils Viettel Recon Drones and Loitering Munitions for High-Intensity Warfare

| Defense News Army 2026
Vietnam’s Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (VHT) used Saha Expo 2026 to unveil a new family of reconnaissance drones and tactical loi...
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An AN/TWQ-1 Avenger short-range air defense system operated by Echo Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, launches an FIM-92 Stinger missile to intercept and destroy a Griffon Aerospace MQM-170C Outlaw G2 Group 3 drone during an integrated air and missile defense live-fire exercise at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Philippines, as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 on April 27, 2026. An AN/TWQ-1 Avenger short-range air defense system operated by Echo Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, launches an FIM-92 Stinger missile to intercept and destroy a Griffon Aerospace MQM-170C Outlaw G2 Group 3 drone during an integrated air and missile defense live-fire exercise at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Philippines, as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 on April 27, 2026.

U.S. Army Demonstrates Counter Drone Capabilities During Balikatan 2026 in Philippines

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Army used a Stinger missile to destroy a hostile-style drone during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, signaling how rapidly Amer...
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A U.S. Army AN/TWQ-1 Avenger air defense system shot down an MQM-170C Outlaw G2 drone with a Stinger missile during Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, demonstrating mobile short-range air defense readiness against evolving drone threats in the Indo-Pacific (Picture Source: U.S. Army) A U.S. Army AN/TWQ-1 Avenger air defense system shot down an MQM-170C Outlaw G2 drone with a Stinger missile during Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, demonstrating mobile short-range air defense readiness against evolving drone threats in the Indo-Pacific (Picture Source: U.S. Army)

U.S. Tests Avenger Air Defense System in the Philippines to Shield Dispersed Forces from Rising Drone Threats

| Defense News Army 2026
A U.S. Army AN/TWQ-1 Avenger air defense system destroyed an MQM-170C Outlaw G2 drone with an FIM-92 Stinger missile during Exercise Balikatan 2026...
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An unmanned ground vehicle supports a live counterattack exercise during African Lion 26 at Cap Draa, Morocco, on May 4, 2026, as U.S. Army and Moroccan forces tested autonomous battlefield systems, robotic warfare tactics, and combined arms operations designed to reduce soldier exposure in future combat. An unmanned ground vehicle supports a live counterattack exercise during African Lion 26 at Cap Draa, Morocco, on May 4, 2026, as U.S. Army and Moroccan forces tested autonomous battlefield systems, robotic warfare tactics, and combined arms operations designed to reduce soldier exposure in future combat.

U.S. Army Uses Ground Robots and Combat Vehicles in First Assault Warfare Test in Morocco

| Defense News Army 2026
U.S. Army airborne troops tested robotic assault tactics and combat vehicles during African Lion 26 in Morocco, where soldiers from the 173rd Airbo...
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DARPA is exploring autonomous containerized drone constellations capable of launching, recovering, and sustaining hundreds of unmanned aircraft from dispersed hidden positions to strengthen future U.S. distributed warfare operations, while the image above is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent the exact system configuration sought by the U.S. military (Picture Source: Uvision / Rheinmetall / Ukrainian Intelligence Agency, Edited by Army Recognition Group) DARPA is exploring autonomous containerized drone constellations capable of launching, recovering, and sustaining hundreds of unmanned aircraft from dispersed hidden positions to strengthen future U.S. distributed warfare operations, while the image above is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent the exact system configuration sought by the U.S. military (Picture Source: Uvision / Rheinmetall / Ukrainian Intelligence Agency, Edited by Army Recognition Group)

U.S. Explores Autonomous Containerized Drone Hubs to Enable Persistent Swarm Warfare From Dispersed Positions

| Defense News Army 2026
DARPA is moving to transform small drones from expendable battlefield tools into autonomous combat networks that can be hidden, launched, recovered...
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The United States is deploying Firestorm’s xCell mobile microfactories and Tempest UAVs to the Indo-Pacific to enable forward drone production and sustain unmanned operations in contested combat environments (Picture Source: Firestorm, Edited by Army Recognition Group) The United States is deploying Firestorm’s xCell mobile microfactories and Tempest UAVs to the Indo-Pacific to enable forward drone production and sustain unmanned operations in contested combat environments (Picture Source: Firestorm, Edited by Army Recognition Group)

US Advances Distributed Indo-Pacific Drone Warfare with Firestorm xCell Microfactories Producing Tempest Drones

| Defense News Army 2026
The United States is moving drone production closer to the front line in the Indo-Pacific after Firestorm received a $30 million APFIT award on May...
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STM unveils for the first time at SAHA Expo 2026 the new Kuzgun long-range loitering munition UAV, Turkey’s latest low-cost deep-strike drone designed for autonomous precision attacks and long-range saturation warfare. STM unveils for the first time at SAHA Expo 2026 the new Kuzgun long-range loitering munition UAV, Turkey’s latest low-cost deep-strike drone designed for autonomous precision attacks and long-range saturation warfare.

Türkiye Enters Long-Range Kamikaze Drone Race With Kuzgun Similar to Shahed-136 and U.S. LUCAS

| Defense News Army 2026
Türkiye has unveiled the Kuzgun long-range loitering munition at SAHA Expo 2026, marking Ankara’s entry into the growing market for low-cost one-wa...
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The Aegis Guam System acts like a high-tech protective umbrella over the island of Guam, using advanced sensors and missiles to detect and stop incoming Chinese missile threats before they can hit the ground. (Picture source: US DoD) The Aegis Guam System acts like a high-tech protective umbrella over the island of Guam, using advanced sensors and missiles to detect and stop incoming Chinese missile threats before they can hit the ground. (Picture source: US DoD)

US spends $1.9 billion on Aegis Guam missile defense system to stop China's hypersonic attacks

| Defense News Army 2026
The United States is investing nearly $1.9 billion to turn Guam into a hardened missile defense stronghold capable of resisting Chinese ballistic a...
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The BG AS-6 appears intended for rapid reconnaissance and strike missions where speed, short reaction times, and decentralized deployment take precedence over endurance. (Picture source: Army Recognition) The BG AS-6 appears intended for rapid reconnaissance and strike missions where speed, short reaction times, and decentralized deployment take precedence over endurance. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Türkiye's BG AS-6 VTOL Drone Could Expand Competition in NATO Tactical UAV Markets

| Defense News Army 2026
Turkish companies BG Türkiye and Ozismak unveiled the BG AS-6 at the SAHA 2026 defense exhibition in Istanbul, introducing a rocket-assisted VTOL d...
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Roketsan introduced the new CİDA NLOS missile at SAHA Expo 2026 showcasing a long-range Turkish precision-strike system designed for land air and naval anti-armor missions (Picture Source: Army Recognition) Group) Roketsan introduced the new CİDA NLOS missile at SAHA Expo 2026 showcasing a long-range Turkish precision-strike system designed for land air and naval anti-armor missions (Picture Source: Army Recognition) Group)

Roketsan’s CİDA Missile Strengthens Türkiye’s Role in NATO Long-Range Anti-Armor and Precision Strike Warfare

| Defense News Army 2026
Roketsan’s newly unveiled CİDA NLOS anti-tank missile has emerged as one of the most strategically significant Turkish precision-strike systems dis...
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