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Genasys secures $1.4M in acoustic device orders

UK defense company Babcock has established three new partnerships with Danish firms to investigate autonomous technologies, naval systems integration, and equipment for future maritime platforms.The agreements, announced during DALO...

X-Bow gets US backing for affordable interceptors

EdgeRunner AI, working with the US Army’s Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C), has developed a specialized large language model designed for military applications. Known as EdgeRunner-Camo, the model reportedly...

August 20, 2026
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Thales, Systematic team up on Danish air defense

Thales and Systematic Partner on Danish Integrated Air DefenseThales and Systematic have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening integrated air-defense capabilities for Denmark. The cooperation combines Systematic’s...

August 20, 2026
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Peru chooses Viper Shield for its F-16s

The Peruvian government has selected L3Harris Technologies’ Viper Shield electronic warfare system for its F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft, adding a dedicated electronic protection capability to the planned fleet.Viper...

August 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
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StandardAero wins USAF C-130 engine support work

The US Air Force has selected StandardAero for a $343 million agreement covering depot-level maintenance and overhaul of Rolls-Royce T56 engines used by C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.The contract includes...

August 20, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Babcock partners with Denmark on hybrid naval tech

August 20, 2026
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Army, EdgeRunner develop AI to reduce battlefield errors

August 19, 2026
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Bulgaria’s F-16 deliveries face delays to 2030

Lockheed Martin’s delivery schedule for Bulgaria’s second batch of eight F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft could be pushed back from late 2027 to the second quarter of 2030 because...

August 19, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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Germany grows military to 13-year high

Germany’s Bundeswehr has expanded to approximately 186,700 personnel, representing its highest manpower level in roughly 13 years. The force grew by about 3,700 members during the past year and...

August 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Germany launches new center for drone research

Germany has opened a specialized research facility dedicated to developing and testing technologies designed to detect and counter unauthorized drones near airports, public gatherings, and critical infrastructure. The center...