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US Special Operations adopts new half-mask and goggles
Avon Protection's MITR half-mask and goggle system is designed to protect wearers from dangerous chemicals and toxic substances in the atmosphere.
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https://www.defensenews.com/land/2026/10/15/us-special-operations-adopts-new-half-mask-and-goggles/
What is Starshield, SpaceX’s military version of Starlink?
Ukraine said on Wednesday that SpaceX had restricted “military-grade” Starlink services, hampering Ukrainian drone strike missions and air defenses.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/16/what-is-starshield-spacexs-military-version-of-starlink/
US Army’s 8th Psychological Operations Group inactivated
The Army's 8th Psychological Operations Group inactivated as the service reshapes its PSYOP and information warfare forces to counter global adversaries.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/10/16/us-armys-8th-psychological-operations-group-inactivated/
Arizona Guard first to field Gray Eagle 25M drone
The state will receive 12 of the unmanned aircraft systems by the end of 2029.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/15/arizona-guard-first-to-field-gray-eagle-25m-drone/
Order to limit Starshield for Ukraine came from inside White House, sources say
The order to limit a satellite system used by Ukraine for battlefield communications and drone operations came from inside the White House.
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https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2026/10/16/order-to-limit-starshield-for-ukraine-came-from-inside-white-house-sources-say/
South Korean lasers down three drones in Army demo, Hanwha says
Hanwha Systems laser weapons shot down target drones during a South Korean Army demonstration, the company said.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/16/south-korean-lasers-down-three-drones-in-army-demo-hanwha-says/
Bulgaria seeks NATO anti-drone systems, defense minister says
Bulgaria has formally asked NATO to deploy combat aircraft and anti-drone systems to bolster its defenses.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/10/16/bulgaria-seeks-nato-anti-drone-systems-defense-minister-says/
Israel secures procurement of 12 Apache gunships in last-minute maneuver
Israel is set to acquire 12 Apache “Echo” attack helicopters from Boeing, according to an Israeli ministry of defense announcement this week.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/mideast-africa/2026/10/16/israel-secures-procurement-of-12-apache-gunships-in-last-minute-maneuver/
‘Weaponized light’: KBR’s new base defense technology pits lasers against drones
The Pentagon recently selected KBR's Firefly system for a pilot program to test defending U.S. military installations against adversarial drones.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/10/15/weaponized-light-kbrs-new-base-defense-technology-pits-lasers-against-drones/
Team digitally traces Polish Revolutionary War hero’s West Point contributions
West Point and a three-man team from Poland have teamed up to ensure that Tadeusz Kościuszko’s Revolutionary War legacy endures.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/15/team-digitally-traces-polish-revolutionary-war-heros-west-point-contributions/
Recap: Autonomy dominates the US Army’s 2026 conference in Washington
Dominating displays at this year’s show was an unmistakable surge in automation and unmanned systems, as well as weaponry and vehicle capabilities.
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https://www.defensenews.com/recap/ausa/2026/10/16/recap-autonomy-dominates-the-us-armys-2026-conference-in-washington/
Blood supplies, autonomous systems shape US Army’s Indo-Pacific combat care plans
18th Theater Medical Command leaders are experimenting with ways to prolong care in a theater where the "Golden Hour" standard is difficult to maintain.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/10/14/blood-supplies-autonomous-systems-shape-us-armys-indo-pacific-combat-care-plans/
What is the US Army doing in Panama? A bit of everything.
As Washington shifts its attention toward the Western Hemisphere, a reinvigorated jungle school is just one part of the evolving U.S. presence in Panama.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/10/14/what-is-the-us-army-doing-in-panama-a-bit-of-everything/
New human-machine interface will help Boxer punch above its weight
An Australian startup has teamed with Rheinmetall to enable soldiers to direct nearby drones with voice commands from aboard Boxer vehicles.
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https://www.defensenews.com/land/2026/10/14/new-human-machine-interface-will-help-boxer-punch-above-its-weight/
Lockheed invests $300M in Texas plant to feed missile surge
Lockheed is investing $300 million to expand its Grand Prairie, Texas, plant, which supports all programs within its Missiles and Fire Control business.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/15/lockheed-invests-300m-in-texas-plant-to-feed-missile-surge/
Killer balloons an option as US Army seeks to ‘exploit the stratosphere’
While using balloons as shooters likely presents more challenges than using them for sensing, nothing is off the table, an Army official said.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/15/killer-balloons-an-option-as-us-army-seeks-to-exploit-the-stratosphere/
Ukrainian officials blame Pentagon for withholding life-saving intel from Kyiv
The U.S. appears to have stopped sharing some forms of key intelligence with Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/2026/10/15/ukrainian-officials-blame-pentagon-for-withholding-life-saving-intel-from-kyiv/