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July 23, 2026
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Training & Simulation
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UK launches advanced military pilot initiative

BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab have announced a partnership to provide a new advanced pilot training solution for the Royal Air Force based on Boeing’s T-7 aircraft platform.The proposed...

July 23, 2026
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Training & Simulation
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M-346 training evolves for next-gen warfare

CAE and Leonardo are strengthening their partnership to deliver advanced training capabilities for M-346 Master aircraft operators through improved digital simulation and integrated mission preparation systems.The expanded cooperation will...

July 23, 2026
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Weapon & Munition
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Fresh US sanctions target Sudan leadership

The United States has announced fresh sanctions against Sudan’s military authorities after concluding that chemical weapons were used during the country’s ongoing conflict. The decision follows a formal review...

July 23, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Canadian Gripen engine support network expands

GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace have agreed to explore the establishment of a Canadian maintenance, repair, and overhaul capability for the F414-GE-39E fighter engine, supporting future combat aircraft requirements...

CACI secures Navy sealift modernization contract

CACI International has been awarded a contract worth up to $113 million to modernize enterprise information systems supporting the US Navy’s Military Sealift Command, strengthening the digital backbone behind...

July 22, 2026
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New Product Launches

Airbus H125: A Proven Utility Helicopter

The Airbus H125 has earned a reputation as one of the most capable light utility helicopters for military operations conducted in mountainous terrain and extreme high-altitude environments. Designed to...

July 22, 2026
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Communication & Electronic
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Explainable AI powers Taiwan’s drone defenses

Canadian technology company Caseway has entered a strategic collaboration with Taiwan’s MiTAC Advance Technology to develop artificial intelligence solutions designed to improve military decision-making across Taiwan and allied defense...

July 22, 2026
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Travis AFB adopts AI to improve fleet readiness

The US Air Force is advancing digital aircraft maintenance through the deployment of MetroStar Systems’ Iris platform at Travis Air Force Base, bringing artificial intelligence directly into frontline sustainment...

July 22, 2026
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US Army embraces AI for military recruiting

The US Army is accelerating the digital transformation of its recruiting enterprise with the introduction of Staff Sgt. Star, an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant developed to simplify administrative workflows....

July 21, 2026
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Black Hawk retrofit autopilot gains FAA approval

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Kongsberg Gruppen have successfully completed the System Requirements Review and Preliminary Design Review for integrating the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) onto the MQ-9B unmanned...