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Mar- 2026 -

31 March

French Army Leclerc main battle tank draped in camouflage netting and flying the French tricolor during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge exercise, illustrating European armored warfare capability

Europe’s Next-Gen Battle Tank Project Moves Into Design Phase

Europe’s next-generation main battle tank is moving into its design phase after the European Commission approved all submitted deliverables.

30 March

Asia Pacific

South Korean K2 Black Panther main battle tank kicking up dust during a high-speed field exercise, showcasing the platform's mobility and combat readiness

Ethan M. Encarnacion

South Korea Reimagines ‘K2’ Main Battle Tank for Middle Eastern Fronts

Hyundai Rotem is preparing to push its K2 main battle tank into the Middle East, unveiling a redesigned variant tailored to take on the region’s scorching hot weather and bypass export restrictions.

26 March

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

New UGV From AM General Can Act as ‘Mothership’ in Logistics Ops

AM General is looking to revolutionize battlefield logistics with its latest innovation: an unmanned ground vehicle that can serve as a “mothership” for other robotic platforms.

19 March

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

AI Firm Trio Reimagined Polaris Off-Roaders Into Uncrewed Battlefield Beasts

Polaris off-road vehicles showed up driverless at a recent US Army trial, as three autonomy developers turned them into uncrewed systems.

18 March

Arms

Rheinmetall Ragnarok 120mm truck-mounted mortar with open roof panels positioned in a winter landscape, showcasing its shoot-and-scoot mobile fires capability

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Rheinmetall Pushes European Mortars Into Modern ‘Shoot-and-Scoot’ Era

Mortar operations are entering into a modern phase, as Rheinmetall introduces a system designed to enhance battlefield integration.

5 March

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukraine Introduces Ground-Based ‘Drone Mothership’ for Tactical Ambushes

A new ground-based “drone mothership” from Ukraine lets drones strike far behind enemy lines while troops remain safely out of the fight.

4 March

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

European UGVs Get a Firepower Boost With Turkish Remote Weapons

A Turkish firm is arming Europe’s unmanned ground vehicles with remote-controlled firepower, upgrading them for high-intensity support missions.

Feb- 2026 -

27 February

Europe

Several rifle cartridges with brass casings and pointed bullets displayed against a black background.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Exploding Swiss Ammo Splits Into Four Effectors to Counter Drones

A Swiss firm is stepping into counter-drone warfare with its own take on explosive bullets, introducing a multi-effect concept compatible with 7.62mm and 5.56mm cartridges.

25 February

Europe

US Navy SEALs in winter warfare gear conducting tactical training in an Arctic environment, featuring Future Assault Shell Technology (FAST) helmets and specialized arctic combat equipment.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Armor for the Arctic: Integris Builds Gear That Survives Cold and Combat

Integris Composites is aiming to make soldiers in the Arctic tougher, announcing plans to build a protective system for extreme cold conditions.

25 February

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

South Korea Turns to Hydrogen Power for Its New Unmanned Ground Vehicle

South Korea is exploring hydrogen-powered autonomy with Hyundai Rotem’s “Black Veil,” a stealthy unmanned ground vehicle designed for long-endurance missions in high-threat areas.

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