Ukraine Demonstrates Unmanned Amphibious Assault Concept
Ukraine brought together a landing USV and an armed UGV to form an unmanned amphibious assault force against Russian forces stationed on the Kinburn Spit.
Land News
US Department of War Launches 500 kW Laser Weapon Project
The US Department of War has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin to develop a 500 kW high-power laser weapon to counter large UAVs and cruise missiles.
Australia Adapts SM-2 Missile for Ground-Based Use
ADF tested a ground-based launcher for the SM-2 naval air defence missile during the Taipan Strike 2026 exercise, in conjunction with the AEGIS combat system.
MKE Delivers First Electric APC Batch to Land Forces
The 3-vehicle E-ZPT delivery introduces electric drive into Turkiye’s M113-based APC fleet, with lower acoustic and thermal signatures for low-signature tasks.
ATMACA-UM in NATO’s Land-Based Cruise Missile Initiative
ROKETSAN’s ATMACA-UM land attack cruise missile has been added to NATO’s new initiative for wide-scale production and procurement of land-based cruise missiles.
VATAG Tests 8x8 UGV with Two Tons of Payload Capacity
Ukraine-based VATAG shared a test video of its 8x8 UGV between the medium and heavy classes with two tons of payload capacity and high off-road speed.
Ukraine Acquires Land-Based NSM Missiles from Norway
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s official website shared images of the recently acquired Ukrainian Navy equipment, including NSM cruise missiles from Norway.
TOLGA C-UAS System Shoots Down Fixed-Wing UAVs and FPVs
MKE’s TOLGA C-UAS system responded to seven scenarios involving FPVs and large fixed-wing UAVs during a test observed by representatives from 24 countries.
BAE Systems Test Fires MDAC 155 mm Multirole Artillery
BAE Systems shared photos from the test firing of the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon, a new approach to gun-based air defence with a 155 mm gun firing HVP shells.
TURAÇ and Altunbaş Open Renovated Office/Store in İstanbul
TURAÇ and Altunbaş opened the renovated store/office for hunting gear, including various indigenous and foreign-made shotguns and auxiliary gear in Istanbul.
Russia Develops Redut-UR C-UAS System Emulating Tank APS
Kalashnikov Group is developing the Redut-UR C-UAS system, which emulates the operating principles of a tank active protection system with airburst rockets.
MKE Tests 7.62 PM Pellet Ammunition for Personal C-UAS
MKE shared a test video of its 7.62 mm PM (Parçacıklı Mühimmat) pellet ammunition for small arms to provide self-protection for infantry against small UAVs.
Excalibur Army and NST to Develop Amphibious Utility Vehicle
CSG’s Excalibur Army and New Space Technologies (NST), based in Czechia, will jointly develop the MEANDER amphibious tracked utility vehicle for military use.
MBDA Completes Firing Test for Crossbow Cruise Missile
MBDA completed the first firing test for the Crossbow low-cost heavy cruise missile that can be fired from containers, developed for the UK’s requirements.
