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Greece plans up to $4B in US arms and F-16 upgrades

Greece has reached an agreement with the US valued at up to $4 billion for weapons procurement and F-16 modernisation, Reuters reported. The package includes upgrading older F-16s to...

First US-made Tamir interceptor delivered to Israel

A Raytheon–Rafael Advanced Defense Systems facility in Camden, Arkansas, has delivered its first fully US-manufactured Tamir interceptor to Israel. The delivery represents a major step towards establishing a second...

October 8, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Anduril, Navy support $6.6B submarine production drive

The United States is committing a combined $6.6 billion toward expanding submarine production through a new facility planned by Anduril Industries at Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore County, Maryland. Anduril...

October 8, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Italy, Austria order military INEOS Grenadier 4×4s

INEOS Automotive has received its first orders for military versions of the Grenadier 4×4, with the Italian Army and the Austrian government becoming its initial customers. Italy is the...

October 8, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Romania signs $847M deal for 12 H225M helicopters

Romania has ordered 12 Airbus H225M multi-mission helicopters through France’s arms procurement agency in a deal valued at approximately €757 million ($847 million). Funding will come through the European...

October 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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GA-ASI, Navy test autonomous planning on MQ-20 Avenger

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and the US Navy have demonstrated mission-planning software that allows uncrewed aircraft to interpret commanders’ instructions, coordinate with other platforms and adjust their actions...

October 8, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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L3Harris deal to upgrade Australian Army Bushmasters

L3Harris Technologies has secured an Australian contract to provide command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C4I) systems for the Australian Army’s Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles. Awarded under Project Land...

October 7, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Leonardo DRS launches UK subsidiary for tactical radar

US-based Leonardo DRS is establishing a British subsidiary and dedicated manufacturing facility as it expands its involvement in UK defense programs. The new operation, known as DRS UK, will...

October 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Canadian drone firms look overseas for EW testing

Canadian drone developers are seeking opportunities to conduct testing outside the country because federal regulations restrict their ability to evaluate whether unmanned aircraft can withstand radio-frequency jamming. The limitation...

October 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
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AM General modernizes the Humvee with new technology

US manufacturer AM General is undertaking a major modernization of the Humvee, combining new mechanical equipment with digital technologies to update the four-decade-old military vehicle. The modernization is structured...